Senior Advanced Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans for complex avionics systems, ensuring full functional coverage.
• Develop and enhance automated test frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve product quality.
• Lead root cause analysis for test failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to define testing requirements and align with project objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Support CI initiatives by integrating automated testing into development pipelines.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices for test engineering.
• Manage test equipment lifecycle, from design and validation to maintenance and upgrades.

Test System Leadership:

• Ensure complete test system integrity and functionality, rapidly responding to equipment failures
• Lead critical test processes including TRR, V&V, MSA, Uncertainty Analysis, and FAI
• Spearhead upgrades for test systems, hardware, software, and test stands

Technical Documentation & Compliance:

• Develop and implement ATP, TRD, SRS, and Test System ECN documentation
• Ensure MOC compliance for all test system or methodology changes
• Define comprehensive test specifications and requirements (TRD)

Problem Resolution & Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough test software fault investigations and develop solutions
• Lead test failure investigations using RCA, 8D, and ECAT methodologies
• Manage equipment calibration programs including OTR disposition and repairs

Data & Process Management:

• Oversee test data analysis, reporting, and management systems
• Drive standardization of avionics repair and test procedures across sites
• Support Corrective Action Request (CAR) processes to prevent defects

Additional Core Duties:

• Develop innovative solutions to reduce test time and expand repair capabilities
• Collaborate with global teams on value engineering projects
• Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
• Support material reuse initiatives and repair process improvements

Must haves: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in test engineering, with a focus on avionics or high reliability systems.
• 5+ years experience in programming languages (Python, C++) and automated testing tools (Selenium, LabVIEW).
• 2+ years experience with Agile methodologies, and configuration management.
• 2+ years experience with performance, security, or load testing is an asset.

We value: 

• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Project management experience
• Security clearance eligibility (CGP, ITAR)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Expertise in test system validation and troubleshooting