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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Avion Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Software Performance - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88156584/1 ## About the Role * BS in Engineering. * Minimum of 17 years of experience. * Directly relevant work experience in Army Aviation component, system, and flight testing involving Chinook, Blackhawk, Apache, or Fixed Wing aircraft platforms. * Directly relevant experience as an Army Aviation flight test engineer, Experimental Test Pilot, or operational pilot (Green Suiter) on Chinook, Blackhawk, Apache, or Fixed Wing platforms. * Directly relevant experience as a Developmental Test Engineer supporting Army Aviation platforms, including Chinook, Blackhawk, Apache, or Fixed Wing aircraft. * Directly relevant Operational Testing experience with Army Aviation platforms. * Directly relevant Live Fire testing experience on Army Aviation platforms. * Experience contributing to the development, writing, and updating of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and/or Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES). * Familiarity with test programs conducted under Oversight Authority within the Department of the Army and the Office of the Secretary of War. * Experience with Army Aviation components, systems, and platforms that require flight qualification, including familiarity with the Airworthiness process. * Familiarity with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing. * Familiarity with Environmental testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810H. * Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance. * Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time., * Experience across multiple Army Aviation platforms, test domains, or acquisition lifecycle phases. * Prior leadership experience in IPTs, strong communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work across diverse engineering and program teams. * Experience with virtual modeling for test planning or performance prediction. ## Description * Serve as the Test Analyst/Engineer for the Cargo PM, focused on implementing testing disciplines within the Cargo Technical Management Division (TMD) throughout the acquisition life cycle. * Work closely with the Development/Modernization Team, Production Team, and International Team to execute a wide range of testing and evaluation activities. These activities ensure systems meet cost, schedule, performance, safety, and mission requirements across Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E). * Collaborate across programs and development teams to define and refine testing requirements, validate hardware and software performance against technical requirements, and verify that production-representative units comply with specifications. * May also use virtual models to estimate performance prior to physical prototype availability. * Serve as a lead and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). * Prepare and deliver test plans and reports, track performance, report status, develop schedules, estimate and establish test budgets, and prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) test estimates. * Participate in funding and financial meetings to ensure adequate resourcing of all testing activities. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [What is a Message Queue and when and why would I use it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/395-what-is-a-message-queue-and-when-and-why-would-i-use-it) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) - [Standing on the Shoulders of Servlets - The Web of Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2134-standing-on-the-shoulders-of-servlets-the-web-of-java) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing)