{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"58e6204cf2b5ded4b6822059","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/58e6204cf2b5ded4b6822059","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/58e6204cf2b5ded4b6822059","title":"Quality Engineer","description":"Seeking a hands-on *Quality Engineer* to support product performance, reliability, and quality assurance across our power monitoring hardware and software solutions. Reporting to quality leadership, you will play a critical role in functional testing, root-cause failure analysis, test equipment maintenance, and global continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nAs a *Quality Engineer*, you will serve as a key technical resource in diagnosing product issues, evaluating field returns (RMA), and validating hardware/firmware updates before deployment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, production, and support teams to resolve complex technical challenges, improve test bench setups, and uphold high standards of product reliability for mission-critical power management environments.\n\n*Location:* Ashburn, VA w/ Hybrid Flexibility\n\n*Compensation:* $75,000–$80,000 + 10% Annual Bonus\n\n*Schedule:* Standard\n\n*Quality Engineer Requirements/Competencies:*\n\n* Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (0–2 years in quality engineering, validation, or electrical testing; relevant internships/academic projects considered).\n* Measurement & Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with Fluke True-RMS multimeters, Tektronix/Keysight oscilloscopes, AC/DC current clamps, function generators, and power quality analyzers.\n* Embedded Systems & Firmware: Core understanding of low-voltage electrical systems, embedded devices, and firmware configuration verification.\n* Testing Concepts: Practical knowledge of product testing, verification/validation, automated test benches, and custom test fixtures.\n* Analytical & Root-Cause Skills: Ability to run structured failure investigations (8D, fishbone diagrams, 5-Why) to track quality trends and drive corrective actions.\n* Communication & Tools: Strong technical writing skills to document findings in Jira/Confluence and present to cross-functional teams.\n* Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).\n\n*Quality Engineer Responsibilities:*\n\n*Product Quality & Testing*\n\n* Conduct functional, electrical, and acceptance testing on power meters, hardware, and software using bench supplies and injection test sets.\n* Support product validation, firmware verification, and qualification testing for new rollouts.\n* Test field-returned (RMA) devices using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and protocol analyzers to verify performance.\n* Document test results, identify anomalies, and escalate abnormal findings to engineering.\n\n*Failure Analysis & Corrective Action*\n\n* Perform root-cause failure analysis on customer-reported issues and hardware defects.\n* Analyze field data to identify failure patterns and author 8D investigation reports.\n\n*Test Equipment & Measurement Systems*\n\n* Maintain calibration, verification, and readiness for bench equipment, test fixtures, and lab environments.\n* Identify equipment faults and coordinate external calibration, maintenance, or repair.\n\n*Cross-Functional Synergy*\n\n* Partner with Engineering, Operations, Warehouse, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues.\n* Collaborate with global quality and design engineering teams on continuous product improvements.\n\nCompany Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental – Client covers 80% of employee premium, 401(k) with 4% match, PTO, All Federal Holidays, Annual Bonus, Professional Development Opportunities. No wait on any benefits, enroll Day 1.\n\nPay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* Dental insurance\n* Employee assistance program\n* Flexible spending account\n* Health insurance\n* Health savings account\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Professional development assistance\n* Vision insurance\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* What is your salary expectation?\n* What is your interview availability? \n* Do you hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering (ECE), or a closely related ABET-accredited degree?\n\nWillingness to travel:\n* 25% (Preferred)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Nova Source","rawCompany":"nova source","city":"Ashburn","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-07T10:21:50.477Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334515","title":"Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals","slug":"instrument-manufacturing-for-measuring-and-testing-electricity-and-electrical-signals"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Engineer","description":"Seeking a hands-on *Quality Engineer* to support product performance, reliability, and quality assurance across our power monitoring hardware and software solutions. Reporting to quality leadership, you will play a critical role in functional testing, root-cause failure analysis, test equipment maintenance, and global continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nAs a *Quality Engineer*, you will serve as a key technical resource in diagnosing product issues, evaluating field returns (RMA), and validating hardware/firmware updates before deployment. 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