Test Engineer IV

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

• Competitive Benefits:
  Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

* Profit Sharing Plan  applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

A Principal Development Test Engineer is responsible for test development for validation, characterization, and qualification of new products and technology produced by Frontgrade. This role includes the specification, design, development, debug, verification, and release of new test solutions (hardware, software, and documentation) for integrated circuits, single board computers, module and box level systems. The position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop test plans, hardware, software, and documentation for characterization and production test of integrated circuits and circuit card assemblies/modules/boxes.
• Analyze data sheets, specifications, and other documentation to identify test requirements.
• Coordinate with designers, systems engineers, and manufacturing to develop test plans.
• Design, model, build, debug, and verify physical hardware for test fixtures, test interfaces, and STE.
• Design and develop automated test software/programs.
• Integrate and operate a variety of lab equipment for test and debug purposes.
• Leverage knowledge to improve team proficiency and efficiency.
• Assist and mentor junior engineers as appropriate.
• Collaborate in team meetings and activities.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives in the work area as well as events in other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving.
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Field of Study
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in test development for integrated circuits, circuit card assemblies/modules/boxes.
  • OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
  • OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
  • OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• 6 years of experience developing test software (GUI driven applications that exercise test equipment to verify end products) using National Instruments Lab View, C, C++, Python, or other programming languages.
• 6 years of experience using lab test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers, network analyzers, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of electronics including the ability to generate/read schematics, assembly drawings, and parts lists.
• Working knowledge of software engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools like PADs or Expedition.
• Knowledge of automated test equipment and test solutions.

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to…