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# STS Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** Solidus Technical Solutions
- **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $92,500.0 - $116,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Analog Electronics, Automation of Tests, Boolean Algebra, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, LabVIEW, Microsoft Project, OrCAD, Schematic Capture, Software Systems, Teststand, SC Clearance, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9169974/sts-test-development-engineer

## About the Role

* Active Secret clearance is required
 * 2 years of professional engineering experience in hardware and software test solutions development
 * Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering)
 * Proven experience operating electrical test instruments alongside fundamental knowledge of Power, RF, Digital Logic, or Analog circuit topologies
 * Hands-on experience developing automated test software using C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, or TestStand, as well as schematic capture using OrCAD/Cadence Allegro
 * Exceptional collaborative capability and communication skills tailored for structured, team-centric project environments
 * Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment, * Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) project development life-cycle processes
 * Experience with project leadership frameworks, including cost and schedule management via MS Project or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

## Description

Solidus is seeking an adaptable and collaborative STS Test Development Engineer to join our team. In this multi-faceted hardware and software role, you will be part of a team responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of complex test equipment for factory and depot facilities worldwide. Operating within a process-heavy, team-based environment, you will bridge the gap between electrical engineering design and automation to develop advanced test stations and fixtures.

Day in the Life:

 * Drive the development of test stations and fixture designs, executing electrical schematic captures and PCB designs utilizing tools like OrCAD and Cadence Allegro
 * Design and deploy automated test software solutions to interface with electrical test instruments and equipment
 * Execute assigned technical tasks in a 5-to-10 engineer team setting, collaborating across diverse disciplines such as RF, Power, Digital, and Analog fields
 * Work seamlessly within a highly process-driven development framework, aligning designs with project standards from initial inception to depot deployment
 * Active participant in scheduled project meetings, detailing progress updates periodically (daily/weekly) to the designated technical project lead
 * Other duties as assigned


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