NextPower is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead the transition of New Product Introduction (NPI) test solutions into stable, scalable, high-volume mass production test systems. This role is responsible for developing robust manufacturing test architectures, optimizing yield performance, and deploying standardized test systems across global Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing test strategy development during NPI to ensure seamless transition into high-volume production environments.
Partner with NPI Test Design Engineering to drive Design for Test (DFT) improvements that enhance coverage, reduce cycle time, and improve yield.
Define and implement test coverage strategy across ICT, BFT, and SFT platforms to ensure robust product validation.
Collaborate with Test Design team and tester suppliers during tester development, qualification, FAT, and SOP phases.
Develop scalable test architectures capable of supporting high-volume manufacturing ramps and long-term production growth.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Computer Engineering
A strategic role bridging the gap between complex engineering architectures and high-level defense policy, supporting multi-domain communication networks.
Locations (3)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Pentagon, Virginia, United States
Mark Center, Virginia, United States
Responsibilities
Conceptualize & Shape Strategy: Apply abstract, forward-thinking logic to develop robust communication policies, architectural strategies, and DoW issuances across multi-domain environments.
Analyze high-impact systems engineering initiatives, ensuring tactical information networks align with broader mission capabilities and Open Systems Architecture goals.
Translate complex technical realities into clear, concise information papers, briefings, and decision documents for senior leadership.
Partner with cross-functional teams, tactical vendors, and Joint Staff stakeholders to synthesize diverse operational requirements into unified policy.
Partner closely with CIO team members and DoW stakeholders to brief senior leadership, providing the technical clarity and strategic context they need to make critical decisions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
Any bachelor’s degree
Nice to have: RF waveforms
Nice to have: communications gateways
Nice to have: network infrastructure development or oversight
