Principal Systems Engineer - Test Qualification Lead
Core
Lead environmental qualification testing for aerospace and defense systems, ensuring compliance with military and industry standards.
Role type
Principal Systems Engineer - Test Qualification Lead
Builds
Environmental test plans, procedures, reports, and verified system performance data
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Required skills
Environmental qualification testing, MIL-STD-810 standards, vibration/shock/thermal testing, test instrumentation, data acquisition, technical drawing interpretation, cross-functional team leadership, root-cause analysis, DoD Secret clearance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, technical writing, aerospace/defense qualification programs, systems engineering processes, test facility management
Technologies
Vibration tables, environmental chambers, data acquisition systems, test instrumentation
Responsibilities
Plan and lead environmental qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, humidity, altitude, EMI/EMC), develop test plans and procedures, act as liaison between engineering and test teams, review environmental requirements, define test configurations, lead Test Readiness Reviews, manage test anomalies and root-cause analysis, interpret test data and prepare reports, provide technical guidance on qualification strategy, support risk management and resource planning, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight