Developmental Test Engineers

ASTRION, INC.
Patrick Space Force Base, FL, United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Analysis Systems Engineering Satcom Test Data SC Clearance Integration Tests

Job description

  • Perform as member of the SAOC DT&E team charged with executing developmental testing on the Air Force’s newest NC3 platform.
  • Apply systems-engineering expertise and NC3 experience to develop rigorous test and evaluations strategies for the SAOC Missions Systems to ensure systems requirements are met.
  • Translate weapon systems requirements into comprehensive test strategies with a focus on evaluating functionality and compliance with military specifications.
  • Review and compare test data for correctness relative to systems requirements and prepare deficiency reports for formal disposition and possible fixes by the prime contractor.
  • Interact with multi-disciplined engineering and test communities to develop strategies for testing SAOC mission systems and validating design methodologies.
  • Prepare and report technical test results to ETO leadership, SAOC Program Management personnel and Integrated Test Team (ITT) members as appropriate.
  • Complete training as required by the company and government customer.

Requirements

  • Senior-level TEs will require master’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
  • Mid-level TEs will require bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
  • Junior-level TEs will require a bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
  • Must have an active US Secret security clearance; able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Relevant experience must be in support of DOD NC3 systems (preferably with E-4B, NAOC or E-6B Mercury weapons systems).
  • Systems engineering or operational experience that includes a fundamental knowledge of how NC3 platforms plan and execute operations.
  • Proven ability to conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technologies across a wide variety of test activities.
  • Exceptional written and oral presentation skills; including experience presenting technical briefings to senior leaders for internal and external customers.
  • Must be willing to periodically travel to contractor EMD sites/labs as required; during active DT&E at EMD sites/labs, travel could surge to 35%.
  • Ability to participate in SAOC flight testing; will include requirement to obtain a Class-III flight physical and Physiological Training (if not previously obtained)., * An active Top-Secret clearance is highly desired.
  • A working knowledge and experience with advanced communications systems spanning ground, air, and space operational domains; AEHF experience is highly preferred.
  • Recent experience with one or more of the following: E-4B/NAOC Mission Systems (Technical Control, DSSII-A, SLCS, Comm/Data Operator, SHF Operator, LF/VLF Operator, Battle Staff)
  • E-6B/TACAMO Mission Systems (Airborne Communications Technician, Communications Office, Battle Staff)
  • SATCOM Operations
  • An understanding of developmental test and evaluation processes, specifically, acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including DODI_DAFI 99-103 is highly desirable.
  • CCNA and/or Network/Security+ certifications is a plus.

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