Program Test Engineer

Dallastown, Pennsylvania

Employer: Kratos Defense
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To develop, implement, and maintain final and test engineering systems in order to achieve the appropriate quality levels as defined by Gichner and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Assists in directing the efforts of the assigned Test personnel, including supervision of TPL's, technical training and associated personnel actions.
  • Ensures department work areas are safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant through training, implementation of EHS policies, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversees the creation of test plans, procedures and special tests for submittal to customers for review and approval.
  • Oversees the creation test data packages, and tests reports for submittal to customers on completed programs.
  • Provides inputs for scheduling of testing operations and monitors test performance.
  • Coordinates and oversees third-party and off-site testing operations.
  • Reviews contract releases for test requirements. .
  • Represents Gichner Test team during audits, inspection, and as part of acceptance by customer and with government personnel.
  • Responsible for CAPA initiation and follow up within responsible area, up to and including FRACAS activities.
  • Reviews quotes and provides technical input and inspection/test pricing to the quote team and supports the development of technical proposals.
  • Provides test information and technical guidance to Engineering in the areas of structural, environmental, electrical, mechanical and electromagnetic compliance.
  • Witnesses off-site testing performed by subcontractors.
  • Acts as or assists with the Gichner Representative for Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).

Other Job Functions
  • Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  • This position does not have supervisory responsibility.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules
  • Ability to create Acceptance Test Plans and Acceptance Test Procedures
  • Ability to understand and interpret test results for the purpose of RCCA

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 4-year college/university education in technical field, or equivalent experience required.
  • 5+years related experience .
  • Strong background in shelter in functional and environmental test. Problem solving experience and use of root cause analysis tools
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, electrical theory and testing knowledge.
  • EMI/EMC/HEMP technology and measurement, Electrical systems, Mechanical, Environmental testing methods, knowledge of GIDEP system

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office environment
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 361442
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Dallastown

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