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Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Local candidates preferred)
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Position Overview:
A growing engineering organization in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to lead and support radiation effects testing on a wide variety of electronic components. This role is focused on designing and executing comprehensive hardware testing strategies for critical components used in space, defense, and ballistic applications. The position involves working both onsite and at off-site facilities to conduct radiation testing�including total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (DDD), dose rate, and single event effects (SEE).
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electronic component testing, hardware test automation, and hands-on experience with radiation effects testing. The role will involve close collaboration with customers, engineers, test technicians, and management to define and execute test requirements and contribute to organizational goals.
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Key Responsibilities:
� Design, develop, and implement hardware test plans, protocols, and procedures for electronic components.
� Create and maintain test hardware and software infrastructure to support automated and manual testing workflows.
� Perform rigorous hardware testing including functional, performance, reliability, and radiation effects testing.
� Analyze and interpret test data, identify anomalies or defects, and work closely with engineering and technician teams to resolve issues.
� Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including reports, procedures, and configuration records.
� Mentor junior engineers, providing technical leadership and knowledge sharing.
� Participate in design reviews and contribute testability feedback throughout the product development lifecycle.
� Support the development and implementation of new testing methodologies and tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and coverage of component evaluations.
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Required Qualifications:
� Bachelor�s degree in Electrical Engineering is required. (BSEET will be considered for candidates with strong relevant experience.)
� Hands-on experience testing a wide variety of electronic components, ranging from diodes to memory devices.
� Experience with test automation frameworks, scripting, or tools used to streamline hardware validation processes.
� Experience analyzing test data, preparing technical reports, and communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders.
� Radiation effects testing experience (TID, DDD, dose rate, SEE) is required for this senior-level position.
� Strong understanding of electronic device functionality, circuit behavior, and common failure mechanisms in high-reliability environments.
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Preferred Traits:
� Comfortable working in both lab and external test environments.
� Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate cross-functionally with customers, technicians, and engineers.
� Demonstrated initiative in improving test processes, automation, or documentation practices.
� Previous involvement in projects related to spaceflight systems, ballistics, or high-radiation environments is a strong plus.
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This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems supporting national defense and space exploration. The team is highly collaborative, and this role offers both technical leadership and hands-on engineering challenges in a growing, high-impact field.
If you have a strong foundation in electronics testing and radiation effects�or are ready to apply your hardware expertise in this specialized domain�we encourage you to apply.
Salary range: $120K - $170K DOE
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