Qualification Test Engineer

Penta Research • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Qualification Test Engineer contractor supporting the Advanced Fires Project Office (AFPO) and is based in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree.
• 15 years Test and Evaluation experience.
• 5 years’ experience in weapon system qualification testing (can be part of the 15 years above).
• Experience with evaluating systems to ensure they meet military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 35% of the time. Primarily CONUS travel, but OCONUS may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Beneficial to have test experience at McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin AFB, FL; Redstone Test Center at Redstone Arsenal, AL; Aberdeen Test Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Author Army systems’ detailed test plans and procedures derived from system requirements, defining objective success criteria and resource requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage of all operational scenarios.
• Draft, update, and maintain precise test cases, configuration logs, and formal test reports to establish clear traceability and support final system verification.
• Complete laptop training, hands-on Army system hardware training, and obtain equipment operator certification.
• Provide on-site support to lead, manage, and execute component, subsystem, and system-level qualification testing. Test types may include Environmental, Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Road Reliability, Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Safety, Human Factors. Includes daily coordination with test facility staff.
• Report findings and status by publishing Daily Status Reports with testing photographs for leadership and answering questions.
• Ensure the final product meets specifications, working closely with development teams across the product lifecycle.
• Identify potential Army system issues and defects by performing tests on the system's features.
• Duties include ability to physically climb on top of military vehicles and weapon systems equipment.

What This Job Offers

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