Sr. Test and Evalution Engineer

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Sr. Test and Evaluation Engineer to support test planning and preparation for Product Manager Electronic Warfare Integration (PdM EWI) systems. The Test & Evaluation Engineer provides technical expertise to ensure successful test and evaluation of PdM EWI systems.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team with multiple opportunities for upward advancement supporting EW&C. The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities from sensor to Soldier worldwide. By applying game changing cyber technologies through agile development methodology, we enable battlefield dominance for our Warfighters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the development of program and/or product Test & Evaluation strategy, approach, process, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans, test procedures and scripts(automated) for army systems.
• Conduct performance, functional and regression test on software military systems.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and recommend improvements.
• Support developmental and operational testing both laboratory and field.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of test activities at the selected test facility(ies), including resolution of test execution issues, chairing of daily test update meetings, T&E working integrated product teams, management of contractor and/or on-site PM test representatives, tracking of test progress, etc.
• Generate test documentation including Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), specific test plans, schedules, and test report in support of Milestone Decisions and Material Release.
• Manage the implementation of an evaluation methodology and framework for product and/or system under test.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering, logistics, contracting, along with multiple external Government organizations to include Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Army Capability Managers, and other Product Offices along with the defense industry.
• Review Product Management Offices documentation to ensure consistency with T&E and Engineering Policy, Guidance, and Standards
• Provide technical advice and knowledge of program, system engineering, and value management technologies applicable to the test.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Experience coordinating and executing hardware/software integration testing.
• Experience managing the test cost, schedule, scope, and risk throughout the program lifecycles.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing system performance against operational requirements for the testing.
• Familiar leading all aspects of a test including test planning, management of test activities, test evaluation, and reporting to various stakeholders.
• Expertise with developing and applying measures of performance and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of DoD T&E policies and practices, including DoDI 5000.89, and implementing T&E through DoD acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of army test methodology.
• Understanding of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. 
• Hands-on experience with EW and/or SIGINT systems testing.
• Experience conducting performance, functional and regression test on software military systems.
• Familiarity with the use of databases and automated tools for evaluation, analytical, and verification support.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proven verbal and written communications, and the ability to work on multi-functional teams.
• Ability to self-start, multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills. 

Clearance

• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance

Education and Experience 

• B.A. or B.S. in any discipline.
• Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience or relevant military service may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 10 years progressively complex experience in the testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAU Level III or Practitioner certification in Test & Evaluation.
• Agile testing experience.

Other Qualifications