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Sparton · 8 hours ago

Principal Test Engineer (IV)

De Leon Springs, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys for undersea warfare. The Principal Test Engineer (IV) provides technical leadership in the design and validation of software-controlled hardware for advanced test systems, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards while mentoring engineering teams.

Hardware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify internal and external customer test requirements and specifications. Develop product test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures to optimize output, usability, manufacturability, and product flow

Create a Statement of Work

Formulate test plans to functionally test and or calibrate the product to meet requirements

Create list of COTS equipment and materials needed for test system

Create Electrical Schematics for I/F Panels and cables

Provide conceptual mechanical ideas for test fixtures

Write Coding S/W in NI Lab-Windows CVI, C# (preferred)

Write TP, ATP, IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV documents

Provide technical support to the manufacturing test support group

Lead the identification and interpretation of internal and external customer test requirements and specifications for complex product lines, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards

Architect and develop comprehensive product test strategies, including test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures, to optimize product performance, usability, manufacturability, and production flow

Author and review Statements of Work (SOW) for test system development and implementation projects

Design and validate advanced functional and calibration test plans to ensure products meet or exceed all defined requirements and industry standards

Specify and approve lists of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment and materials necessary for test system development and deployment

Develop and review detailed electrical schematics for interface panels and cables, ensuring robust and reliable test setups

Generate conceptual mechanical solutions and collaborate with design teams to create effective test fixtures

Design, implement, and maintain complex test automation and data acquisition software using NI LabWindows/CVI, ensuring scalability and maintainability

Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including Test Procedures (TP), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Test Method Validation (TMV) documents

Serve as a technical resource and provide expert-level support to the manufacturing test support group, troubleshooting complex test and system issues

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and process improvement within the team

Champion continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices, standards, and technical innovation in test engineering

Qualification

NI LabWindows/CVITest automationElectrical schematicsTest documentationC# programmingData acquisitionInstrument controlMentoringProblem solvingCommunication

Required

4-year degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience

A minimum of 7 years of experience in designing automated test equipment systems in an electrical testing environment within a contract manufacturing or OEM environment

Experience developing test software applications using NI Lab Windows CVI in a windows environment

US Citizenship is required

Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance

Must have knowledge of data acquisition concepts and instrument control including complex test, measurement, calibration algorithm development, definition, and implementation of control interfaces to hardware

Requires familiarity with instrument control via GPIB, RS-232, and PXI

Strong understanding of C, C# language programming

Able to track and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with several simultaneous projects

Able to read, write and communicate effectively. Able to present information and respond to questions with peers, managers, clients, customers, and the general public on technical subjects

Able to follow complex schematic diagrams, assembly drawings and test specifications. Able to develop automated test systems

Logical troubleshooting techniques based on an understanding of the product performance and test requirements