Principal Test Engineer

Principal Test Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience in aerospace industry specifically associated with the development and operation of complex communications satellite systems
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies and processes
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and to prioritize and organize complex workflow involving multiple inter-related parallel efforts
• Demonstrated ability to establish customer and supplier relationships and to understand and resolve technical issues
• Position requires a hands-on self-starter, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with standard office/engineering tools required (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Can easily build meaningful relationships with others, including senior leadership outside of your own department, and is comfortable providing constructive feedback to your team members and management
• Be able to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
• Can thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
• Be proactive in sharing knowledge you’ve learned with others

Responsibilities

• Work with key stakeholders to understand program needs and interpret the needs into the program scope, plan, and execution
• Handle Agile software development and software test processes
• Support project management with the development of required program documentation, such as presentations, schedules, reviews
• Communicate briefing summaries of project results, issues tracking and reporting to management
• Develop working relationships with stakeholders and use those relationships to manage the product backlogs
• Drive development of the test automation tool suite ensuring that all platforms are held to a common standard throughout the company

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong knowledge of project management
• Masters degree in Engineering
• Agile certification