Principal Test Engineer 102155

Principal Test Engineer 
Location: Andover, MA 
Required Clearance: Secret 

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

The Principal Test Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, development, execution, and documentation of verification and validation activities for deliverable complex hardware or integrated systems. This role provides technical leadership, ensures full requirement coverage, and drives test excellence across program lifecycles. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and maintain test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation.
• Lead execution of system, integration, functional, performance, and environmental tests.
• Ensure verification and traceability to requirements and close all test-related artifacts.
• Analyze test results, perform root-cause investigations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead peer reviews, technical assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Partner closely with systems, design, quality, manufacturing, and program leadership.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to entry- and mid level engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, export control, and applicable.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and test capability upgrades. 

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of prior experience in Test Engineering.
• Expertise in system or subsystem-level testing (hardware, software, RF, EO/IR, radar, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of requirements analysis and verification methodologies.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, data acquisition tools, and defect analysis.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and formal test reports.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and root‑cause analysis capability. 

Desired Skills:

• Experience with automated test frameworks and scripting (Python, MatLab, LabView).
• Familiarity with design engineering, system architecture, or modeling and simulation.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated product environments.
• Knowledge of environmental test standards (vibration, thermal, EMC/EMI)  Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and the ability to manage dynamic workloads.
• Self-driven and efficient in teamwork oriented environments.
• Proven initiative, accountability, and commitment to responsibilities.   

Required Education:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.