Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles
Core
Design, build, and sustain critical test infrastructure to qualify high-reliability defense hardware for production.
Role type
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Builds
Production-ready hardware for military systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
Python, Linux/Unix, PLC programming (Modbus TCP), embedded communication protocols (UART, CAN, RS-485/RS-232), CAD/EDA (Siemens NX, Altium), root-cause analysis, AS9100 quality standards
Preferred skills
C programming, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Nix/NixOS, SQL, contract manufacturing (CM) methods
Technologies
Python, Linux, Unix, Modbus TCP, Siemens NX, Altium Designer, UART, CAN, RS-485, RS-232, MES
Responsibilities
Design and build complete test stations including instrumentation, custom racks, and mechanical fixtures; Develop automated test software and hardware-free simulation environments; Partner with reliability engineers to define test plans and acceptance criteria; Conduct root-cause analysis on hardware non-conformances and test escapes; Integrate test stations with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for traceability; Maintain rigorous AS9100 quality standards and calibration workflows.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
