Patriot Interoperability Test Engineer
About The Position
General Summary Conducts advanced interoperability testing and analysis for the Patriot weapon system to determine effectiveness and operational readiness, ensuring applicable specifications are being met. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential functions) Ensures the Patriot system integrates effectively with joint and allied systems (e.g., radar, command-and-control, and communication networks) Works with systems like Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architectures and joint data networks Validates compatibility with tactical data links such as Link 16 Develops detailed test plans, procedures, and scenarios for interoperability validation Conducts developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in lab and field environments Executes live, simulated, and hardware-in-the-loop tests Supports large-scale exercises and evaluations (e.g., joint or coalition exercises) Collects and analyzes test data to assess system performance and interoperability Identifies issues, anomalies, and integration gaps Produces technical reports, test summaries, and briefings for stakeholders Provides recommendations for system improvements or fixes Supports requirements verification and validation (V&V) Assists in system configuration, setup, and troubleshooting during test events Evaluates software and hardware updates for interoperability impacts Works with engineering teams to resolve defects and integration issues Participates in technical interchange meetings, test readiness reviews, and after-action reviews Supports accreditation and certification processes where applicable At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here [https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/].
Responsibilities
- Ensures the Patriot system integrates effectively with joint and allied systems (e.g., radar, command-and-control, and communication networks)
- Works with systems like Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architectures and joint data networks
- Validates compatibility with tactical data links such as Link 16
- Develops detailed test plans, procedures, and scenarios for interoperability validation
- Conducts developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in lab and field environments
- Executes live, simulated, and hardware-in-the-loop tests
- Supports large-scale exercises and evaluations (e.g., joint or coalition exercises)
- Collects and analyzes test data to assess system performance and interoperability
- Identifies issues, anomalies, and integration gaps
- Produces technical reports, test summaries, and briefings for stakeholders
- Provides recommendations for system improvements or fixes
- Supports requirements verification and validation (V&V)
- Assists in system configuration, setup, and troubleshooting during test events
- Evaluates software and hardware updates for interoperability impacts
- Works with engineering teams to resolve defects and integration issues
- Participates in technical interchange meetings, test readiness reviews, and after-action reviews
- Supports accreditation and certification processes where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
