Senior Test Engineer 1

Looking for a challenging opportunity to utilize your passion for system testing and troubleshooting in a technologically diverse field? At Applied Research Associates Integrated Products Division, we develop some of the world’s most innovative systems and technology that have an impact on a global scale. For this unique opportunity, we are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to assure that our leading-edge products in the Defense, Security, Automation and Geotechnical industries meet Customer requirements and perform at a world-class level.   

The ideal candidate should be ready to make an impact by participating in the design process, developing test plans, and providing performance information used to drive system improvement all while monitoring the preservation of Customer requirements.  As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll be involved in design and system development projects to ensure that quality standards are being followed and customer requirements are being met.  

• What you’ll do as a Senior Test Engineer  
• Work on fun and challenging systems such as offroad vehicles, large pavement test machines, or weapon systems.  
• Participate in the review of customer requirements.  
• Develop test plans, methods, and equipment to assure system and customer requirements are being met.  
• Execute testing per the developed test plans and procedures.  
• Prepare test reports after completion of the testing.  
• Document and report technical issues found during testing and work with the engineering and project manager to identify solutions.  
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop test benches that help retire risk early in projects.  
• Participate in design reviews.  Verify that all required testing has been completed before assets are allowed to ship.  

• Senior Test Engineer Requirements   
• A strong focus on detail-oriented work  
• Excellent observational, analytical, and creative skills  
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members  
• Strong investigation and problem-solving skills  
• Willingness to hold stakeholders accountable for meeting Customer requirements in accordance with Quality System procedures  
• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with at least 3 years of experience in a Test Engineering role and at least 8 years of related technical experience  
• Experience with various sensor types and data acquisition systems  
• Availability to travel 10-25% within the US.  
• A strong emphasis on safety during testing and willingness to stop the line if safety risks are present.  

• Senior Test Engineer Preferences   
• History of performing testing on vehicles or other complex systems covering a range of functional, performance and safety areas.  
• Familiarity with requirement management tools such as DOORS or Polarion for extracting requirements verified by testing.  
• Comfortable presenting test related information in front of customers.  
• Some software experience to create data collection or post processing scripts  

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,000 professionals and is rapidly growing. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.    

As a 100% employee-owned company, ARA provides a work environment that challenges its employees, rewards their efforts, and provides opportunities for them to grow and pursue work they are passionate about. ARA provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vacation, 401(k), and stock ownership.  

For additional information and an opportunity to join our unique team, please visit our website at www.ara.com.