Test Engineer (Senior/Staff)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay: 

Senior (Level 3): $98,400(minimum) - $123,000(midpoint) - $147,600(maximum)

Staff (Level 4): $119,000 (minimum) - $149,500 (midpoint) - $179,400 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 

  • 401(k) match (4.5%)

  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible        Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an experienced Test Engineer (Level 3 -4), we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Senior Test Engineer reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing design and support of moderate to high complexity test systems and equipment, mentoring to other Engineers and supporting process improvements. This position works under a moderate to low level of supervision. Independent technical decisions on work are covered by precedents; this position seeks direction/guidance on novel or controversial problems. In addition, this position may participate in project-specific relationship building with Customers, Suppliers, individuals or organizations.

What you will be doing...

• Designs, supports, improves and tests moderate to high complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures designs meet testability and reliability criteria. Independently troubleshoots/analyzes component/system problems

• Participates in creation and evaluation of new product test requirements, test strategies and provides estimates for new test equipment

• Perform lead design engineer role on complex test systems, including small group leadership and system specification ownership. Will mentor Jr Engineers and Technicians.

• Perform lead design engineer role on complex test systems, including small group leadership and system specification ownership.

• Design and implementation of moderate to high complex boards, circuits and systems.

• Train other members of the test team and production technicians on theory and design of existing test equipment.

• Defines, develops, tests and supports moderate to high complexity software applications.  Provides guidance to users on program functioning.  Evaluates request for application enhancements. 

• Conducts and oversees unit testing, debugging, software/hardware integration.

What we are looking for...

• US – bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) or international equivalent in Technical/Science. Strong Six Sigma tools knowledge required. Masters preferred for a Staff level. 

• At least 2 years Professional engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced degree required for a Senior (Level 3).  At least 8 years for a Staff (Level 4)

• Advanced/expert engineering knowledge; complete understanding of component function and testing requirements. Understands manufacturing processes, drawings and standards. Fully understands a system and its components.

• Excellent problem solving & troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills.

• Advanced written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills; solid technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).

• Competent knowledge of accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups.

• Strong/expert knowledge of software development and analysis tools including editors, compilers, linkers, debuggers, code analyzers, version control systems, software testing tools, etc.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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