Test Equipment Engineer – In-Circuit Test

Job Description It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second, a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. Be part of our journey where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. We Innovate for Those Who Move the World™. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our BAE Systems team in Fort Wayne is searching for a highly motivated Test Equipment Engineer for our Controls and Avionics Solutions business location in Fort Wayne, IN. A trusted provider of commercial aircraft solutions, the CAS business also produces and develops highly reliable, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems.

In this role, the qualified candidate will provide test equipment engineering support to product lines within the New Product Development, Engine Controls/Flight Controls, Air Transport and Aftermarket product centers. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: design, development and maintenance of automated test systems; test fixture design and development; functional circuit card test software development; test equipment repair and maintenance support; and integration/release of test equipment and test programs to production utilizing established configuration control procedures.

Candidates will be an engineering interface between the offsite Product Development teams and the local Product teams from initial test development through integration and release to the Operations teams. Additional engineering support of test equipment, both domestic and international, is also expected. Proven technical skills across a broad spectrum of test systems and software platforms are desired.

Candidates shall have proven project execution skills (preferable test equipment related projects) and be capable of analyzing problems; developing, proposing and quoting solutions; and executing project plan commitments. Experience with six-sigma and 6s/7s methods is preferred.

Some light travel may be required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Automated test program development.
• Electronics troubleshooting and instrument familiarity (analog, digital, power, communications).
• General understanding of test equipment design and development.
• Ability to interpret and implement requirement specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help make other jobs easier through understanding and listening

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• In-circuit test development (flying probe and/or bed of nails).
• DITMCO hardware and software systems.
• Test software languages (e.g. Basic, VB.net, Python, etc.)
• Proficient in use of test equipment instrumentation (power supplies, meters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to integrate a product and test system that meets accuracy, reliability, efficiency, usability, and maintainability criteria.
• Ability to propose, quote, and execute test equipment project plans.
• Statistical process control techniques and analysis.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64935 - $110390

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.