Test Engineer

Job Description

Salary: $60,500-$90,000

The Opportunity:

The Test Engineer will be responsible for requirements analysis, test design, test execution and defect escalation for Safran Federal Systems Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) and simulation products. Develop and implement software and system verification and validation testing processes and automation scripts that ensure software/firmware deliverables conform to Safran Federal Systems quality processes and procedures.

Our Technology:

Were the world leader inResilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT)solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions for military, defense contractors, and commercial applications worldwide.

How I will Contribute:

Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and infrastructure to support continuous integration, rapid regression testing, and product validation

Create, maintain, and operate test environments, test fixtures, and equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, GNSS simulators, etc.) in support of SFS products

Create reusable test automation libraries to validate system performance, interfaces, and functionality

Support environmental, EMC, and system-level testing efforts (as required by program or regulatory needs)

Participate in reviews, technical discussions, and continual process improvements within the test organization

Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of product failures or performance issues

Drive continuous improvement of testing strategies, tools, and best practices

Maintain clear and concise documentation of test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test results.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into validation strategies

What You Bring to Safran Federal Systems:

2+ years of experience in a technical test engineering role, or equivalent/adjacent engineering position

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or adjacent discipline

Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, digital/analog interfaces and/or embedded systems

Experience with automated test systems and CI/CD integration for products

Fluent in Python for test automation scripting within SFS testing framework

Understanding or experience operating in a Gitlab/Github environment

Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and present test results and adherence to technical requirements.

Demonstrated experience with test engineering concepts and processes

Experience with military and civil qualification standards, including hardware and software qualification.

Self-motivated, and ability to self-prioritize effectively to achieve goals, comfortable with ambiguity

Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients.

Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%)

Secret level security clearance is preferred

Knowledge in Positioning, Navigation and Timing technologies or related high tech industry is preferred

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The ability to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Some of the Good Stuff:

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Program with Employer Match

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Career Development

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent culture

About Safran Federal Systems:

Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2024 Award.

In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world.

In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.

In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations, and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press releasehere.

Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.