Links Technology is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Test Engineer to join our client's team in Englewood, CO. Our client is a leading aerospace and defense firm. This is a seven-month contract role offering the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies.

Responsibilities of the Test Engineer:

• As a Test Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services.
• These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated ground-based and aerial vehicles.
• This position is situated within a dynamic team-focused environment, emphasizing the planning and execution of comprehensive testing for mission systems, payloads, and base vehicles.
• Our testing approach evolves with the design maturity, extending from initial stages through to post-production follow-ups on subsequent articles.
• The role involves extensive system testing, aimed at assessing a broad spectrum of mission equipment such as communication, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems, to ensure they meet design and functionality standards.

Qualifications of the Test Engineer:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of experience
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration
• Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities
• Extensive experience in missile testing and missile operations
• Proven background in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Proficiency with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including both manual and automated testing
• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports, ensuring compliance with system requirements
• Strong understanding of Product and Quality Assurance principles, with experience in generating and resolving product non-conformances
• Experience conducting certification testing for various certification organizations, such as the FAA, NASA, or the DoD Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
• Execute testing (local and off-site) in accordance with approved test plans and test procedures to evaluate or demonstrate functionality of components, sub-systems, mission systems and other article systems and capabilities.
• When required, travel to offsite test locations and lead/participate in planned test activities.

Benefits of the Test Engineer:

• 10 Days PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Pay Rate: $55/hr