Senior Test Engineer

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.

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

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Senior Test Engineer

Position Description

The Senior Test Engineer will support the troubleshooting, improvement, and long-term reliability of advanced laser manufacturing equipment. This role is multidisciplinary and requires expertise spanning instrumentation electronics, motion/control systems, vacuum hardware and controls, and software used for automated test and measurement. The ideal candidate has direct experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and applying those schematics to real-world, hands-on electronics repairs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of problems with the test equipment electronics and control software.
• Read and interpret existing schematics for the electro-mechanical components in these systems.
• Perform electronics repair in accordance with industry standards (IPC J-STD-001).
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of test equipment and subcomponents.
• Create and update standard operating procedures for the day-to-day use of these systems.
• Train technicians and engineers to carry out documented operating procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years' experience in electronics assembly and repair
• Experience with one or more programming languages for test software development (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Experience with hand-work electronics assembly (i.e., soldering, building electronics to printed circuit schematics etc.) in IPC J-STD-001 environment
• Capable of working independently as well as within a cross-functional team of both engineers and technicians.
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated background in electronics repair and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or the physical sciences
• Prior experience with vacuum systems and controls
• Experience in plasma physics, lasers and optics, or material science.
• Familiarity with electrical design software
• Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $35.00 - $55.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans