China Lake Field Test Engineer

RTX•Ridgecrest, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Effectors Center in the Systems Engineering and Test Capability is seeking Systems Engineers focused on Lab Integration, Platform Integration, and/or Flight Test at NAWS China Lake. In this role, you will be supporting the effective completion of test events and the associated analysis of test data. You must be able to provide technical results for a wide range of difficult problems. Work will be performed under general direction, and you must be able to independently determine and develop solutions. This is a demanding, hands-on, lab and direct flight test support position. There are some non-standard and extended hours under potentially extreme conditions. This position requires up to 30% travel. Work will be done mostly domestically but could include some international sites. Responsibilities also include flight line missile and equipment preparation, flight test planning, implementation, and data review of both captive carry and live fire testing. Use of COMSEC equipment, AIS computers, and telemetry equipment is required. You will maintain and reconfigure munitions, monitor weapon telemetry in a control room environment, perform flight line operations and communicate with both internal and external customers daily. This position requires you to work on site. No remote work available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Math.
Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in a test environment with emphasis in test planning and/or implementation.
Four (4) or more of the following areas: Hardware Systems Integration experience, Platform Integration/Flight Test experience, Experience supporting field tests, Telemetry Analysis experience, Experience evaluating requirements, Experience with troubleshooting and failure process, Experience with the use of lab/field test equipment, Experience with Verification and Validation methods.
Must be capable of lifting at least 25 lbs.
Must be able to perform work in an industrial environment.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
Active and existing DoD security Clearance: Secret.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five years of relevant electronic, computer or mechanical experience.
Intermediate engineering skills.
Experience with laboratory test equipment, electronics and software.
Ability to work well in multi-disciplined teams.
Customer oriented and inspired to meet or exceed expectations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a team environment.
Ability to work with and take direction from Functional Management and Team Leads from multiple programs.
Perform successfully in an open environment with frequent interaction with Government customers and peers.
Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and classified computer security requirements.
Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis software, and missile systems host platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide technical results for a wide range of difficult problems.
Independently determine and develop solutions for complex issues.
Support flight line missile and equipment preparation.
Conduct flight test planning, implementation, and data review of both captive carry and live fire testing.
Utilize COMSEC equipment, AIS computers, and telemetry equipment.
Maintain and reconfigure munitions.
Monitor weapon telemetry in a control room environment.
Perform flight line operations.
Communicate with both internal and external customers daily.
Lift at least 25 lbs.
Perform work in an industrial environment.