Test Engineer II DP Professionals • Vandalia, Ohio •

PERMANENT

Updated 08/25/2026 Job Description Job Summary DPP is seeking a Test Engineer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Work location: Onsite in Vandalia, Ohio

Schedule:

7:30 am-4:30 pm or 8:00 am-5:00 pm; M-F

Duration:

12 months

Term:

W2 contract Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a Secret US security clearance. Position summary: As a Test Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. Youll develop complex test plans and procedures for a variety of systems to ensure the verification and validation of all product requirements. You will also be involved with the execution of the tests using top industry tools. As a cross functional engineer, youll test system and component level new products and develop new test processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Required:

Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities

Preferred:

Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies to include manual and automated testing Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate compliance to system requirements Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of product non-conformances Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (i.e. FAA, NASA, DoD) Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry Required education/equivalency: Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of experience Work environment:

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Frequently exposed to loud noises.

Safety Sensitive Position:

Responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles. US Citizen - Must be eligible to earn a Secret US Security clearance. Interested?

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Vanndppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00511). DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

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