Seeking Electronics Test Engineer in Charlottesville, VA

[JohnRH]

Once again I am turning to LAVA for 'help'.

We are looking for at least one more Test Engineer to work at our Charlottesville manufacturing facility.

The job should be posted on CareerBuilder soon, but in the mean time feel free to contact me directly. (jhoward AT niitek DOT com)

Here is the Job Description:

NIITEK designs and produces state-of-the-art ground-penetrating radar systems that work to safeguard our soldiers. Our sensors are the worlds best for countermine and non-conventional explosive detection. NIITEK technology also has long-term opportunities in other, non-military applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with design engineering and manufacturing to develop test requirements for new and existing products. Requirements development will begin at new concept development and continue through to production.
• Design appropriate hardware and software to implement test solutions that meet all requirements.
• Incorporate new test processes into low-mid volume manufacturing environment.
• Provide support to production test team.
• Create test documentation necessary to meet the requirements of ISO-9001.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• At least two (2) years experience designing and/or troubleshooting electronic hardware and software.

Desired Skills

Software

• Experience implementing automated test procedures using National Instruments Test Stand.
• Experience writing software using National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles and working in a team environment on software development projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Access, Excel and Visio.

Hardware

• Strong professional experience with Analog and Digital troubleshooting at component level.
• Understanding of how to use grounding, shielding, twisted pair wiring, and circuit/wire layout to minimize noise, and improve hardware performance.
• Experience supporting custom automated test equipment (ATE) systems for use in production.
• Familiar with simple Ethernet network architecture.

General

• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures and marking up technical documentation.
• Ability to compile and analyze test data to define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, manufacturing processes or identify new test requirements.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Strong problem solving skills.