Hardware and Systems Test Engineer

Job Number: R0241667

When Air Force personnel depend on hardware systems such as radars, navigation aids, shelters, sensors, electronics, and structural elements, they expect reliability and safe operation in demanding environments. Validating performance requires hands‑on engineering, disciplined test planning, and the ability to evaluate complex systems throughout their lifecycle. That is why we need a Test Engineer with experience in hardware and systems testing to help assess, verify, and sustain mission‑critical Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS).

As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will support RDT&E efforts across system, subsystem, and component‑level testing. You will develop test strategies, trace engineering requirements, and execute testing involving functional checks, component diagnostics, environmental evaluation, durability testing, and NDI or NDT assessments. You will investigate anomalies, participate in failure analyses, and collaborate with government test organizations to document results and validate improvements.

Work with us as we help ensure the reliability and availability of critical systems supporting global air operations.

• 8+ years of experience performing hardware, system, or component‑level testing
• Experience developing and executing hardware or system‑level test plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience validating engineering requirements in lab, field, or operationally representative environments
• Experience with instrumentation, diagnostics, or troubleshooting physical components
• Experience supporting developmental or operational testing
• Ability to assess system behavior, identify risks, and communicate technical findings clearly
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field such as Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Experience with NDI or NDT methods such as ultrasonic, eddy current, X‑ray, and thermal
• Experience with environmental, reliability, lifecycle, or endurance testing
• Experience with prototype evaluation, qualification testing, or environmental chamber testing
• Experience with ATCALS systems, avionics hardware, radars, or ground‑based navigation systems
• Experience supporting structural or materials testing
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Engineering certifications

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary range: $86,800 to $198,000 annualized USD.

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.