Test Solutions Systems Engineer

BAE Systems • Austin, TX

6d • $118,095 - $200,762 • Onsite

About The Position

This role encompasses serving within Systems Engineering (SE) as a Production Integration & Test engineer for multiple product lines. This role requires the capability of troubleshooting test program interface hardware (TPIH), automated test stations, and test program software (TPSW) as it relates to the test equipment utilized for current production lines.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
Are you an experienced Electrical, Software or Test Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and develop test solutions and/or write test software that is mission critical and be a part of a greater cause? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing the Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our Austin, TX based team.
When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Requirements

• Test solution design and troubleshooting of test software & hardware.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline and 6+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience.
• Possess good communication skills including interpersonal communication and team communication.
• Takes initiative and has a closure-oriented nature.
• Works well both within a team environment and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in factory production test stands, problem isolation and resolution. Debug skills.
• Experienced in using RF test instrumentation (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, etc.).
• Exposure to RF Test equipment automation.
• Experience with designing, testing, and/or prototyping RF and communications equipment.
• Tools: Experience using NI Lab Windows CVI and NI TestStand, C# and/or C++ is a plus
• Ability to perform test solution development: Hardware Focus (test adapters, cables, tools, and interface modules) and Software Focus (drivers, utilities, executives, and test software).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting recurring product test failures on the test station.
• Diagnosing test hardware to identify root causes for test failures.
• Reviewing electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams of test stations and interface test adapters.
• Reviewing test software both within the source files and sequence editor of the test program software.
• Creating documentation that captures the design and use of the test program set per the unit under test (UUT).
• Demonstrating effective oral and written communication to stakeholders for current status of production test stations.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• an employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level