Test Engineer III DP Professionals • Hagerstown, Maryland •

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Posted 06/2026 Job Description Job Summary DPP is seeking a Test Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the aerospace and defense industry in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Location:

Onsite in Hagerstown, MD

Duration:

12 months

Term:

W2 position

Clearance:

Must currently hold an Active TS Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Responsibilities:

Planning & Documentation:

Develop and maintain flight test plans, test procedures, and test reports in accordance with program and customer requirements. Support program-level test planning, including strategies, schedules, risk identification, and resource coordination.

Hands-on Testing:

Execute developmental, qualification, and flight test activities for aircraft mission systems and avionics. Operate RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, and various transducers and accelerometers.

Integration & Troubleshooting:

Interface with systems engineering, avionics, software, and program management to ensure test activities align with technical, cost, and schedule objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior test engineers. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. 6+ years of experience in aerospace or defense test engineering. Active TS Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility. FAA Class III medical certificate, with the ability to complete Altitude Chamber. Hands-on experience with RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, transducers, accelerometers). Familiarity with aircraft avionics systems, architectures, and integration. Ability to read schematics, interpret service manuals, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques. Experience developing and executing ground and flight test plans and procedures. Strong background in requirements management (derivation, traceability, verification, and selloff). Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: Experience supporting DoD programs, ISR platforms, and/or missionized aircraft. Familiarity with MIL-STD and aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461). Experience supporting FAA and/or military (DoD) certification efforts. Knowledge of requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama). Prior experience in a lead test or integration IPT role. Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in generation and disposition of product non-conformances. Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing. Interested?

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US Citizen:

This role requires the candidate to hold an TS US Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

EOE/AA/V/D

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