Certification Test Engineer

The Certification Test Engineer will collaborate with Hardware Engineering and Program Technical Lead to bring advanced Satellite Communications products and systems to market. This position is responsible for verification testing and/or analysis in support of product regulatory requirements . The duties of a successful team member include but are not limited to developing test plan/procedures/reports and conducting the testing onsite or at external local Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) and/or out of state (dependent upon local NRTL capabilities). Provides risk assessments based on design concepts or models, and development of design enhancements to address product deficiencies prior to confidence and formal qualification testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Able to self-manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to interact professionally with intracompany organizations including but not limited Test Engineering, Hardware & Software Engineering, and Mechanical CAD
• Able to work independently or with specific direction, as required
• Knowledge of Environmental and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test standards for Commercial, Military and Aerospace applications including but not limited to RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-810G, IEC 55032/24 etc.
• An understanding of Product Safety Standards such as IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, and MIL-STD-822
• Strong Familiarity with MS Office Tools. Write test plans, procedures, and reports in Microsoft Word according to project data item descriptions (DIDS) provided by Government organizations or formatting defined by Customer and/or Comtech document guidelines
• Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Review drawings, sketches, parts lists, specifications, schematics, mock-ups, and products to integrate with a test fixturing required
• When necessary, travel to external NRTL to support compliance testing and equipment operation/debug
• Ability to troubleshoot problems that may arise offsite during qualification testing.
• Reports, tracks and monitors product performance, capabilities, and defects to facilitate product improvements
• Work with External Testing Labs post-test to complete Test Reports to Customer Satisfaction
• Willing to learn new standards and company documentation system
• Knowledge & understanding of and ability to facilitate FMEA and MBTF analysis per applicable military & commercial industry standards on new designs working with design team will be a plus
• Maintains records and files of documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, math, physics, computer science, or related STEM discipline
• Five or more years of full-time engineering experience

Compensation: $110,000-130,000 annual base salary, depending on experience

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.