Responsibilities

• Test Planning and Development:
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and procedures based on system requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate and execute tests for hardware, software, and integrated systems supporting advanced air platform technologies.
• Test Execution and Data Collection:
• Perform functional, performance, and stress testing in laboratory and operational environments (e.g., Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, flight tests).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to evaluate system performance and identify gaps or defects.
• System Validation and Operational Readiness:
• Validate system functionality, including sensors, communications, avionics, and mission systems, ensuring readiness for operational deployments.
• Conduct regression testing to confirm software and hardware updates meet requirements without introducing new issues.
• Defect Identification and Resolution:
• Troubleshoot system failures and document test discrepancies, working with cross-functional teams to develop solutions.
• Track corrective actions and risks to ensure all issues are resolved prior to system delivery.
• Compliance and Integration:
• Ensure test procedures align with DoD testing standards, frameworks, and cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, MIL-STD).
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to address system integration challenges and ensure seamless operation across subsystems.
• Technical Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, test summaries, and presentation materials for program leadership, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain test records and configuration management to support system sustainment and compliance auditing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Test Engineer or in a related role within aerospace, defense, or high-tech systems.
• Experience designing test procedures for complex hardware and software systems, particularly in DoD environments.
• Familiarity with test equipment and tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, simulation environments).
• Strong understanding of data acquisition methods and analytics for troubleshooting system performance issues.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience as a Test Engineer or in a related role within aerospace, defense, or high-tech systems.
• Certifications that demonstrate expertise in testing and engineering:
• Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) – International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA).
• ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation or Advanced Level) – Software Testing Certification.
• CompTIA Security+ – Foundational cybersecurity certification applicable to testing in secure environments.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) – Systems engineering validation applicable to test engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification – Process improvement expertise to optimize testing procedures.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner/CE Certifications (if relevant for simulation environments).
• Experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) or Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) testing environments.
• Familiarity with advanced air platform systems such as radar, avionics, communications, and mission processors.
• Proficiency with programming and scripting languages for automation (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Knowledge of DoD standards, such as MIL-STD-810 (environmental testing) and MIL-STD-461 (electromagnetic compatibility testing).