Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer

Position Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Equipment Design Engineer to work at our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. The successful candidate will be a key member of the test engineering team responsible for all aspects of guidance and navigation systems testing and seeks innovative solutions using the latest tools and technology to improve test equipment concepts, practices, and procedures within the department.

Will be responsible for interfacing with internal and external test labs. Will support customer-funded contracts as well as IR&D-funded contracts. Will require working knowledge of addressing MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 test standards.

Essential Functions

• Establishes requirements for automated test equipment and ensures design conforms to proper specifications, procedures, and standards
• Plans workload for upcoming qualification tests
• Coordinates test activities with the Test Equipment Engineering Manager to achieve targeted goals within budgeted use of resources
• LabVIEW programming experience/familiarity
• Writes qualification test plans and reports
• Guides and instructs Designers in need/requirements of load and vibration fixtures
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to team
• Ensures departmental cleanliness is maintained (5S/LEAN) at all times
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with local test labs to ensure testing needs are met
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Critical Competencies

• Possesses excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Implements methods to plan, track progress and remain on schedule and proposes strategies for further efficiency
• Anticipates problems and develops sound solutions through implementation of action plans to ensure success Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills
• Drives for results, action oriented
• Displays organizational skills/team player

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physical Sciences; Master's Degree preferred
• 5+ years of proven experience with test engineering (requirements development, test equipment design, qualification testing, automation, etc.)
• Root cause and correction action experience
• Design of Experiments experience preferred
• Experience in Aerospace/Defense preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available
• US citizen with the ability to obtain or already have a DOD Security Clearance

Kearfott is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.