ICBM Support Equipment Test Engineer

Qualis LLC• Hill Air Force Base, UT, US, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualis LLC is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Air Force with developmental testing of support equipment on the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program. As a developmental Test Engineer, you will plan, execute, analyze, and report test activities to evaluate weapon system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Field or a Master's Degree in an engineering field. 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
3 years of relevant work experience.
Experience with DoD weapon systems, acquisition lifecycle, and developmental testing as it relates to systems engineering.
Experience with specification requirement verification, including functional, performance and interface testing.
Experience with statistical methods to determine test sample sizing and performance uncertainty.
Experience with selecting instrumentation to collect test data.
Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
Utilize resources effectively to accomplish work, including ability to work effectively alone and within a group.
Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and appropriate for the audience.
be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DoD organizations, test organizations, and defense contractors.
Experience working in a secured facility handling classified information.
Familiarity with development and fielding of ICBM weapon systems.
Systems engineering experience on a major defense acquisition program, including understanding methodologies and best practices.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering methods and tools such as Cameo and IBM DOORS.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures based on system requirement specifications.
Identify and define test resources, equipment, and instrumentation required for testing.
Participate in system requirements and design reviews.
Coordinate with external stakeholders (prime contractors, facilities, government entities, etc.) for test planning and execution.
Brief government leadership on test plan methodology and associated test and safety risks.
Oversee test execution and data collection activities.
Analyze test data in accordance with a developed data analysis plan to evaluate performance against system requirements.
Document system deficiencies and determine root cause analysis.
Prepare test reports summarizing test results, conclusions, and recommendations regarding system performance.
Present findings to technical stakeholders and programmatic decision makers in the form of briefings and reports.
Identify opportunities to improve test processes, procedures, and methodologies.
Adhere to all regulations and company policies related to safety, security, and compliance.