System R&D Test and Validation Engineer at Seakeeper in Leesport, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Our Systems R&D Test and Validation Engineers have an insatiable desire to advance our product capabilities by integrating new technologies.  They are constantly dissatisfied with the status quo and seek to make disruptive innovations. They love to experiment and are not deterred by the idea of breaking something if it means possibly improving it! In this role, you’ll be the conduit for converting innovative ideas into working prototypes by:
• Developing systems architectures and innovating system upgrades to improve product capabilities
• Designing, managing, and executing experiments on first of its kind technology advancements in laboratory and field (on boat) environments, while developing and adhering to structured test matrices to ensure comprehensive developmental and validation testing.
• Analyzing test data to identify trends and correlations about system performance
• Developing detailed test plans, procedures, and validation matrices that establish clear test requirements, traceability, and acceptance criteria
• Proactively identifying technical issues and risks during development and test activities, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as root cause analysis to develop, implement, and verify corrective actions.
• Drawing conclusions about the feasibility of technology advancements to improve system performance
• Presenting test results and conclusions to colleagues and management in a clear and concise manner
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary R&D team to advance product capability by integrating and testing new and innovative technologies
• Troubleshooting and fixing products under test
• Creating innovative test procedures to evaluate performance enhancements of newly integrated technologies
• Supporting the management of laboratory infrastructure
• Developing systems expertise on Seakeeper’s current and future products

Requirements

• Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with mechanical, electrical, or systems discipline and 4+ years of experience with electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems (post college)
• Or a master’s degree in engineering with 1+ year of applicable experience (postgraduate)
• A mechanical aptitude, ability to wire electrical systems, and being hands-on with the product (it’s going to be dirty sometimes!)
• Data analysis skills and experience utilizing programs such as Python, MATLAB, and/or DIAdem
• Experience running experiments and testing performance of mechanical systems in a lab or field environment
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex systems and applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, or similar techniques.
• Capable of thinking systematically and documenting processes, procedures, and test results
• Ability to establish and manage requirements
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, but also be effective working independently
• Motivated to improve both yourself and those around you
• Passion to convert new technologies into product prototypes
• 5+ years of experience in testing and integrating systems
• Experience with MATLAB and/or DIAdem
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems

Skills

Required

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to wire electrical systems
• Hands-on with the product
• Data analysis skills
• Troubleshooting complex systems
• Systematic thinking
• Collaborative team environment
• Effective working independently
• Motivated to improve yourself and others

Preferred

• Experience with MATLAB and/or DIAdem

Benefits

• It’s true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We believe in participative leadership. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. Great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you’re empowered to speak up!
• We are constantly pushing (or crushing) boundaries. Stagnant or bored are about as opposite from Seakeeper as you can get! We move quick and if there is something that can be improved upon, we jump on it.