About Barber-Nichols: Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation.
From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.
Position Summary:
The Senior Electrical Test Engineer owns the production test development, design for test analysis, test execution, and troubleshooting of power, digital, and analog circuits across product platforms. Primarily the product platforms consist of the regulator and alternator for the MK48 heavyweight torpedo and motor controllers in the 100W to 50kW range within Space, Defense, Energy and Thermal Management product categories.
Key Results Areas: 1. Troubleshoot product test failures, identify resolution and complete supporting documentation for adequate data traceability. 2. Define test processes to facilitate test to internal and customer requirements. 3. Design, develop and produce test equipment and processes to achieve production test requirements. 4. Estimate costs to develop test processes and perform testing 5. Author procedures and processes to verify requirements and ensure timely delivery of high-quality product.
6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that information and data transfers effectively to meet customer needs and organizational objectives. a. Coordinate with design resources as required to design custom test components b. Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing to identify, qualify and scope vendors required for outside testing. c. Coordinate with vendors as needed for testing to ensure lead times can be met. d. Verify and validate that the equipment used in testing is calibrated and in good condition to ensure the quality of the test. e.
Lead test readiness review with Project Management, Engineering, Production and Quality to ensure program is ready for test per the test plan. f. Plan and conduct technical and safety reviews prior to testing to ensure the quality of the product and safety of employees is maintained.
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This company is involved in ensuring effective information and data transfers to meet customer needs and organizational objectives, while prioritizing employee safety and product quality. They focus on continuous improvement of procedures and processes to achieve zero defects.