Test Engineer – Military Vehicle / Environmental Testing

Test Engineer

Military Vehicle | Environmental Testing

Sterling Heights, MI

$37.67 - $39.12/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring a Test Engineer supporting military vehicle and defense systems testing, with a focus on instrumentation, environmental testing, data acquisition, and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. This role develops and executes subsystem and system-level test programs using MIL-STD-810, ATPD-2404, ATPD-2167, TOPs, and ITOPs while supporting military vehicle components, test instrumentation, shaker testing, troubleshooting, and field test activities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop subsystem-level test plans and reports for military vehicle components in accordance with MIL-STD-810, ATPD-2404, and ATPD-2167.
• Support execution of system-level military vehicle testing using applicable TOPs and ITOPs, including test setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Learn and apply required test equipment, procedures, and environmental test methods.
• Develop instrumentation plans and support data acquisition requirements for military vehicle programs.
• Design fixtures for mounting test articles and components on shaker tables.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, instrumentation, and test system issues.
• Coordinate test activities with Program Managers, engineering, Production Quality, Supply Chain Management, field engineering representatives, lab technicians, and subject matter experts.
• Tailor test plans to balance user safety, cost, schedule, technical requirements, and test value.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to resolve quality issues identified during testing.
• Create scopes of work for suppliers and other test-related activities.
• Order and track materials required to support test programs.
• Develop and maintain test schedules, resources, and test program priorities.
• Prepare high-level labor-hour and material-cost estimates for subsystem testing.
• Learn and use Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes as required.
• Prepare weekly status reports and communicate program issues, needs, risks, and progress to management and project leadership.
• Coordinate recurring test-program meetings as needed to maintain schedule and execution progress.
• Assist technicians with new instrumentation technologies and test methods while collaborating on hands-on test execution and troubleshooting.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers and end users as required.
• Support LRU testing during weekend test windows when required to maintain program schedules.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, another technical discipline, or a related field.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and the ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics for troubleshooting.
• Experience using test and measurement equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with soldering circuit cards or wiring, crimping pins, and building electrical harnesses.
• Experience with CAD or mechanical modeling software.
• Experience building, repairing, or troubleshooting mechanical and fluid systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to develop technical test plans, test reports, instrumentation documentation, schedules, estimates, and status reports.
• Ability to provide technical direction and coordinate test activities across engineering, program management, quality, supply chain, vendors, technicians, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering or other technical work experience.
• Experience with military vehicle firing range and field testing.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 environmental testing and military test procedures, including ATPD-2404, ATPD-2167, TOPs, and ITOPs.
• Experience with programming languages or script writing.
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System).

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”