Test Engineer

Title

Test Systems Engineer

Location

Onsite in Kearny Mesa

Duration

6 month contract to hire (conversion to permanent employee after 6 months)

Pay Rate

$45-60/hour (dependent on experience)

Test Systems Engineer

This position is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying test systems applications and software for the testing of industrial gas turbines. These applications interface with data acquisition systems (DAS) that support various test and manufacturing groups, including Production Test, Development Test, Gas Compressors, Overhaul Test, and Design Engineering. This position is part of the test systems team, providing centralized support to internal customers and partnering closely with metrology, test cell engineers, and technicians. Additionally, this position will actively participate in troubleshooting and resolving test systems software issues while collaborating closely with customers to enhance software capabilities and service delivery.

Principal Responsibilities:

· Gather and validate functional and technical requirements.

· Design, develop, test, and implement LabVIEW/.NET-based applications.

· Perform functional, integration, and system testing.

· Document architecture specifications, software design descriptions, verification plans, and test cases.

· Utilize appropriate tools to design, debug, troubleshoot, and maintain source code and computer programs.

· Develop and execute automated and manual test scripts.

· Collaborate with customers and the Product Owner to scope and execute projects that meet business needs.

· Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve test system software issues.

· Provide support to test cells as needed.

Degree Requirement:

Candidates for this position must have a graduate or postgraduate degree in an accredited engineering curriculum (Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Experience with software development using LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB, or .NET.

· Familiarity with Test Program Specification (TPS) languages.

· Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) or Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD).

· Ability to comprehend and effectively integrate test instrumentation equipment and data acquisition measurement devices into test systems software solutions.

· Willingness to participate in all aspects of the software life cycle, including analysis, design, development, production deployment, and support.

· Proficiency in application development tools, including Azure DevOps and GitHub.

· Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques.

· Problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve product or process problems.

· Knowledge of software product testing, with the ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and delivery.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Attention to detail and a self-starter attitude.

· Ability to work effectively in teams and strong interpersonal skills with a "can-do" attitude.