Developmental Test Engineer - Strategic Communications

Astrion • Patrick SFB, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting new opportunity for an SE-4 Developmental Test Engineer located at Patrick, SFB in Patrick Space Force, Florida. Supporting the Survivable Air Operations Center (SAOC) Developmental Test Engineers for the 96 Cyberspace Test Group.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 10 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior