Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

Acuity Innovations • Colorado Springs, CO

5h

About The Position

Acuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive cyberspace operations, system integration, and test and evaluation products and services that improve performance and decrease decision timelines. Our fundamental, repeatable service offering is bound in architecting, designing, securing, integrating, and verifying the operational readiness of data ecosystems. We seek technical individuals who will succeed in a highly collaborative work environment. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline
• 1-3 Years of system engineering or test and evaluation experience
• Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment
• Must be a motivated, self ‐ starter capable of autonomous on ‐ the ‐ job learning/improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Ability to understand DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
• Ability to understand working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• Ability to understand MILSATCOM equipment and troubleshooting
• Must be authorized to work in the US and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (i.e. ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Specific experience operating or maintaining the following: MPSS, FAB ‐ T, AFCPT, TDSPP, MMS, GMT, GBS Receive Suites, cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV ‐ 7M, ANDVT, KGV ‐ 11, KG ‐ 250), or related infrastructure and/or support equipment
• Be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate, execute testing and provide terminal operations support on the Family of Beyond Line ‐ of ‐ Sight Terminals (FAB ‐ T), Mission Planning Subsystem (MPSS), Air Force Command Post Terminal (AFCPT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre Processor (TDSPP), Milstar Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS), Ground Multi ‐ band Terminal (GMT), various other systems, subsystems and MILSATCOM devices
• Provide engineering and technician ‐ level support for each of the above systems, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, and system ‐ level anomaly resolution
• Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Flexible Hours
• Benefits
• Career Development/Mentorship Opportunities
• Company Sponsored Social Events

What This Job Offers

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