Field Test Engineer - JobID-0029

Innovative Defense Technologies•Arlington, VA

36d•$74,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Field Test Engineer for its Arlington, VA office. This role involves working within a fast-paced, customer-focused team to understand and meet customer goals. The Field Test Engineer will collaborate with IDT designers, learn and utilize product features, and assist in the fielding, testing, and operational execution of experimental technologies and capabilities in various test environments. The position requires experience with both hardware and software systems, familiarity with deploying and operating hardware and applications in mission-critical environments, and skills in instrumentation, data recording, operational monitoring, assessment against requirements, and training/documentation. The engineer will learn IDT’s technologies and apply them at deployed test sites to accelerate installation, testing, deployment, and in-service operations. An active U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience
1-3 years of related experience
Ability to learn unique hardware/software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site.
Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment.
Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with the test execution.
Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test and operational methodologies
Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, network, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected.
Ability to travel up to 50%
Active U.S. Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting.
Experience System integration and test experience for tactical applications (Aegis Weapon System, CEC, Link16, etc.).
Have experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications.
Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g., Software Engineering, IT, Networking).
Experience running and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions.
Experience developing or testing large, complex systems (e.g., DOD related lab environment).
Experience running codes or scripts in Python, Java, C++ or other languages.
Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and maintenance support of deployed software/hardware infrastructure supporting various DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing and experimentation.
Perform deployment, installation, training and operational support of new software/hardware infrastructure across various test sites and Navy platforms.
Coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors to plan, schedule and accomplish installation checkouts, operational testing and mission execution.
Review software designs, generate test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events.
Communicate directly with customers and users to understand needs and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges during test events.