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# Senior Test Engineer

- **Company:** Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
- **Location:** Clarksburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,639.0 - $109,428.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Code Coverage, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), LabVIEW, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87222607/1

## About the Role

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 * U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
 * BSEE/ BSCE/ BSME/ BSCS or equivalent 4-year degree.
 * 2-4 years in engineering role in manufacturing setting.
 * LabVIEW development experience.
 * Basic ability in reading and creating technical diagrams and circuit schematicsusing CAD software.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Fluent in English.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
 * Ability move/lift/configure equipment of 30-40 pounds with or without assistance.
 * Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

The annualized pay range for this role is $85,639- $109,428USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

## Description

* Design and develop test fixtures, ensuring modularity, maintainability, and repeatability.
 * Develop and validate boundary scan (JTAG) test programs.
 * Define and perform calibration procedures; maintain calibration logs and standards.
 * Select, specify, and justify test equipment and instrumentation for production and engineering use.
 * Perform test coverage analysis to ensure defect detection and high yield.
 * Collaborate with design teams on DFT reviews to improve test access and effectiveness.
 * Execute and document 5x5 test readiness verifications for new production lines or changes.
 * Develop test procedures, standardize documentation, and ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
 * Troubleshoot test failures at the board and system level; identify root causes and corrective actions.
 * Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, including test strategy planning and execution- while providing interface between engineering and manufacturing departments.
 * Contribute to lean initiatives by improving test cycle time, reducing retest, and optimizing test station layout.


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