Lead Test Engineer

Overview

Invariant Corporation is a small company with a highly qualified technical staff that takes pride in providing quality services to our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, profit sharing, and health/dental insurance. We have the following position available in our Huntsville office:

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Invariant is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Test Engineer to support hardware development programs for the DoW. This role will support multiple DoW programs and internal hardware production efforts. The Lead Test Engineer will oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of qualification and acceptance testing for DoW hardware systems. This includes ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 test protocols. The role requires hands-on coordination with cross-functional teams, test engineers, test technicians, test facilities, and government stakeholders.

• Lead test planning, procedure development, and execution of environmental and EMC/EMI tests per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Support Government Test Labs in performance of HERO, HERP, and HERF testing
• Interface with DoW program offices, test labs, and contractors to align test strategy with program objectives.
• Design and manage test schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Author and review test plans, test reports, and data packages for government submission.
• Monitor instrumentation setups, test fixtures, and configuration control throughout testing.
• Ensure test traceability to system requirements and contractual obligations.
• Participate in engineering drawing reviews for requirement compliance
• Participate in Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Reporting (FRACAS) when needed.
• Lead Pre-Test and Post-Test Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Develop and transmit deliverable data and document (CDRL) packages
• Develop and track requirement verification items satisfied by test

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in military hardware testing, including direct application of MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
• Strong understanding of environmental qualification testing: temperature, vibration, humidity, shock, altitude, etc.
• Solid expertise in EMI/EMC testing methodologies, including emissions and susceptibility testing.
• Working knowledge of test instrumentation types (i.e. strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, electromagnetic compatibility antennas, etc.) and data acquisition systems.
• Understanding of uncertainty analysis applicable to testing
• Familiarity with test labs, military acceptance criteria, and procurement regulations.
• Proficient in test documentation tools and standards
• Strong interpersonal skills for leading cross-disciplinary teams and briefing government personnel.
• Ability to travel
• US Citizenship and successful background check
• Current or eligible for DoD security clearance.

• Familiarity with some or all, of the following: experience supporting Army or Marine Corps platforms (e.g., vehicles, communication systems).
• Background in quality assurance, systems engineering, or production test is a plus.

• Demonstrate innovation, quick learning, excellent communication skills and adaptive thinking
• Work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment
• Lead a group of engineers through the maturation of a product and interface regularly with Government Customers providing updates from the development team

Office, Lab, and field environment.

This position is expected to be performed only in the state of Alabama.

Subject to the provisions of Code of Alabama§ 40-18-370, the Company shall give good faith consideration to Alabama residents for employment at the Project.

Invariant Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - minorities/males/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.