Design and Analysis Engineer 4

217956 - Design and Analysis Engineer 4 Industry ENG Region CA-Bay Area City Pleasanton State CA Rate Up to $94.95 DOE Duration 12 months Description Chipton-Ross is seeking a Test Architectural and Design Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Pleasanton, CA. 100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

): Ability to obtain security clearance is required for this position. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement. 5+ years of experience in architecture and design of test solutions. 5+ years of experience performing engineering tests. Experience designing test equipment for new products. Experience performing and maintaining test equipment for production programs. Experience troubleshooting and repairing test equipment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Test Architectural and Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Pleasanton, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test engineering, and a passion for design and architecture for test solutions in discrete features and/or subsystems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect, design, build, and implement test solutions for various applications and product lifecycles. Design and implement end-to-end test solutions for assigned components/programs. Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, libraries, and fixtures. Collaborate with product/feature teams to translate requirements into test architecture. Integrate hardware/software test environments and manage dependencies. Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and traceability artifacts. Build test fixtures and test equipment to support development and production programs. Execute and analyze test results; report and track defects. Ensure test code quality, maintainability, and reusability. Lead technical reviews in a cross functional engineering team. Perform test requirements verification and validation. Lead qualification testing for new products. Perform ATP and ESS testing for new products and sustainment programs. Routinely perform maintenance on test equipment to ensure production program longevity. Upgrade testing equipment as needed to stay current with emerging or outdating technologies. Troubleshoot, repair, and perform root cause analysis for test equipment failure. Train lab techs and other test engineers on test equipment operations and maintenance. Lead high-impact programs for test platform, infrastructure, and toolchain modernization. Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams. Introduce, drive, and manage best practices for test development process. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

10+ years of experience in architecture and design of test solutions. 10+ years of experience in performing engineering tests. Experience leading test programs. Experience mentoring engineers and lab techs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

WORK HOURS

Full-Time/First Shift 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

ADDITIONAL

Domestic travel required: less than 10% domestic. Possible OT opportunities. Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. Contact Terry Jones tjones@chiptonross.com

CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.

420 Culver Boulevard Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone:

(310) 414-7800 x282 or (800) 927-9318 x282 Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please. Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check. Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations. © 2026 Chipton‑Ross Inc. All rights reserved