Job Description
Job DescriptionWe have an opening for a Senior Test Engineer for our client who supports all branches of the military and government sectors.
Essential Job Functions:
- Strategy & Planning
- Build the Program‑level Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) that links Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch ops‑support elements to CJADC2 mission threads and MR 2 exit criteria.
- Define DT/OT entrance & exit gates, traceability matrices, and milestone metrics within the Integrated Master Schedule.
- Build the Program‑level Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) that links Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch ops‑support elements to CJADC2 mission threads and MR 2 exit criteria.
- System Integration Laboratory (SIL) Leadership
- Design lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces; oversee daily ops, configuration control, and security accreditation.
- Implement automated regression suites (Python/Robot Framework, Jenkins, Ansible, IXIA/Spirent) covering functional, performance, and cyber‑resilience tests.
- Design lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces; oversee daily ops, configuration control, and security accreditation.
- Developmental & Operational Test Execution
- Lead ground and flight‑test events: draft test cards, hazard analyses, Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT), and Safety‑of‑Flight packages.
- Serve as lead flight‑test engineer or ground‑test conductor, capturing telemetry, logs, and spectrum traces; troubleshoot anomalies in real time.
- Lead ground and flight‑test events: draft test cards, hazard analyses, Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT), and Safety‑of‑Flight packages.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Perform statistical analysis of throughput, latency, crypto handshake times, SWaP‑C impacts, and mission‑effect metrics.
- Produce concise after‑action reports, deficiency reports (DRs), and recommendations for corrective action to IPTs and senior USAF stakeholders.
- Perform statistical analysis of throughput, latency, crypto handshake times, SWaP‑C impacts, and mission‑effect metrics.
- Continuous Integration / DevSecOps
- Integrate test automation hooks into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; ensure every 90‑day Smith build passes gated SIL tests before promotion.
- Champion a “shift‑left” testing mindset—embedding verification earlier in design reviews and digital engineering artefacts.
- Integrate test automation hooks into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; ensure every 90‑day Smith build passes gated SIL tests before promotion.
- Mentorship & Collaboration
- Guide junior test engineers, platform SPO test reps, and Government civilians on best practices for agile T&E.
- Interface with NSA, DISA, and flight‑safety authorities to align test artefacts with certification needs (ATO, crypto, airworthiness).
- Guide junior test engineers, platform SPO test reps, and Government civilians on best practices for agile T&E.
Requirements
Required Skills:
- Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (M.S. a plus) and 15+ years of DoD system‑of‑systems test engineering, including lab‑to‑flight progression.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Proven leadership of large‑scale DT/OT efforts for avionics, communications, or C2 systems.
- Hands‑on with test automation frameworks, instrumentation, and data‑analysis tools (MATLAB, Pandas, JMP, or similar).
- Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑810/461, RCC 324/125‑15, or comparable environmental and EMI/EMC standards.
Desired Skills:
- Previous work on ABMS, CJADC2, OMS/UCI, or tactical data‑link programs.
- Experience with Type‑1 crypto, cross‑domain solutions, and RMF/eMASS artefacts.
- Flight‑test credentials (USAF TPS grad, FAA DER, or equivalent).
- Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; knowledge of Model‑Based Test (MBSE‑driven test cases).
Benefits
Medical, Dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, Education reimbursement, Work/Life Balance, Parental and other leave programs.