Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer – Full-Time Onsite

Leach International Corporation designs and manufacturers relays, electronic control devices, and power systems primarily for the aerospace and defense industry. We welcome people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward.

Leach is known for design excellence and commitment to quality and reliability since 1919. This 100-year legacy includes the invention of the electrical relay for aircraft systems which has supported the development of the world’s aircrafts. With hybrid and all electric vehicles driving the future, Leach’s products are more important than ever. Our equipment and components are used on thousands of aerospace, military, rail and high-end industrial applications worldwide, in the most severe environments when reliability and performance are mission critical.

Leach is a successful operating unit part of TransDigm Group which is collection of aerospace manufacturers that specializes in highly engineered solutions that fly on commercial and defense platforms all over the world. Joining a TransDigm operating unit opens the possibility to grow and advance your career within Leach or at any other operating unit.

Job Overview

Title:
Senior Test Engineer

Location:
Buena Park, California

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range:
$110,000 - $125,000 (based on education and experience)

Job Summary

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Manufacturing Test Procedures (MTP), Qualification Test Procedures (QTP), designing and building test equipment and writing Equipment Operating Instructions (EOI). This involves working with other departments within the organization to established user or customer requirements. This position is accountable for ensuring that the testing of products meets all customer specifications and that the test equipment is available in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares Acceptance Test Procedures, Manufacturing Test Procedures and Qualification Test Procedures according to specification input and Test Plans
• Designs test equipment to perform all test requirements and procedures
• Executes limited project management for test equipment fabrication
• Troubleshooting automated test equipment systems
• Drives Continuous Improvement (C/I) utilizing the Leach Operating System guidelines
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Leach’s ethics and business conduct policies
• Performs other duties as required
• Perform additional duties as required to support program and business success.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or University in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science discipline
• 8 or more years of experience as a Test Engineer
• Must be outgoing, self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, work well under pressure and a creative problem solver
• Must be familiar with aerospace and military standards including MIL-STD-180 and DO-160
• Working knowledge of environmental testing
• Proficiency with high level programming language such as LabVIEW, Python and Visual C
• Proficiency using engineering tools such as schematic capture or CAD tools
• PC skills and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Project management of test engineering projects – moderate to complex
• Familiar with relevant Military and Industry Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent additional experience
• Significant test experience in the aerospace industry
• Familiarity with MIL-PRF-6106, MIL-PRF-9353 and Power Distribution Assemblies (PDA)
• Test experience with relays and contactors
• Test experience with high voltage and high current

Competencies

As an individual contributor you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Focus, Listening, Problem Solving, Action Oriented, Composure, Functional/Technical Skills, Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust and will need to Value Diversity.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. To conform to U.S. Export Control Regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability/Vets

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