Validation Test Engineer
Company: Times Microwave Systems
Location: Wallingford
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Validation Test Engineer Job
Title: Validation Test Engineer Location: Wallingford, CT Reports
to: Engineering Manager Created: December 2025 FLSA: Exempt
Description: The Product Validation Engineer is responsible for
planning and conducting a variety of design qualification and
product evaluation tests on RF coaxial cables and connectors for
use in military and commercial applications. Product evaluations
can include mechanical, electrical, or environmental testing in
accordance with customer, military or TMS specifications. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and execute detailed test
plans for product validation and qualification test campaigns, and
report project status, internally or externally, as requested.
Interpret engineering specifications and communicate technical
risks, clarification or change recommendations directly with the
customer. Compile and organize test data into comprehensive and
thorough test reports, in accordance with TMS reporting methods.
Analyze product performance data to determine reliability,
repeatability, and predicted life expectancy. Work independently
and take ownership of programs and/or projects to achieve schedule,
financial, and technical goals. Evaluate product performance after
simulated aging using HALT and HAST techniques. Design custom
fixturing and develop test plans for novel product qualification.
Technical expert on RF, mechanical, and environmental testing,
including test apparatus and systems. Perform failure mode
evaluations on coaxial cables and connectors. Work directly with
design engineering, applications engineering, program management
and operations, as necessary. Provide technical advice to program
managers when qualification test programs are negotiated. Maintain
and service on-site test equipment as necessary. Evaluate existing
test equipment capability, identify, and justify capital
investments when necessary. Basic Qualifications/Requirements: BS
in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Minimum 3 years of
engineering experience. Experience with equipment and methods
involved in environmental testing. Strong written and verbal
communication skills. Excellent organizational and problem-solving
skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Preferred
Qualifications: 5 years of engineering experience. Experience using
military standards including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202, etc.
Proficient in Visual Basic and/or Matlab Experience with
Non-Destructive Testing. Experience in testing RF components. Up to
25% travel
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