Advanced Test Engineer (HW-Navy)

Acara Solutions seeks an Advanced Test Engineer for our client in Canonsburg, PA. This is an onsite long-term contract, possible contract-to-direct opening. A secret clearance is a plus to have. If contractor does not currently have a Secret clearance, one will be obtained after hire date. The pay rate range is $56 - $68 / hour.

• As the Advanced Test Engineer in our Undersea Mission Solutions business area, you'll participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets, and equipment needed for the testing and evaluation of new systems, products, and special devices.
• Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, you'll prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
• Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
• Establish and present test strategies, plans, and results to internal and external customers
• Set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices.
• Design, development, and implementation of cost-effective procedures for testing and troubleshooting of components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems.
• Development of test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation
• Document testing issues and failures, and perform analysis of test results
• Formal systems acceptance testing activities

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science or Technology or Mathematics with 5 years of experience or Master's degree with 3 years of testing experience - including automated, manual, regression and software testing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar test systems engineering - including prepare tests and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment.
• Min 3 years of experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
• Min 3 years with DOORS, Jira, MATLAB, and Agile methodologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on complex programs with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in failure investigation activities.

• Navy or other defense experience.
• Automated, manual, regression, and software testing.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments.
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance after hire if not currently held.