System Test Engineer (26-007)

Trace3 • Colorado Springs, CO

6h • $75,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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The System Test Engineer supports the planning and execution of Missile Defense System (MDS) ground and flight tests in which the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program participates. This role is responsible for planning assigned test events and developing the required test artifacts to support successful execution, integration, and certification activities across domestic and international test events.

Requirements

• Self-starter with good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with the government customer as well as personnel internal and external to the program
• Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS) including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks
• Bachelors or 3+ years of experience
• Full Time/ On-Site at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO
• Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Some prior experience on the C2BMC program in any capacity preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and support execution of Missile Defense System ground and flight tests supporting the C2BMC program.
• Support ground test activities including pairwise tests, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI), Integrated Ground Tests (GTI), Distributed Ground Tests (GTD), cyber tests, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and pre-flight Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) efforts.
• Support flight test activities conducted with pre-determined sensors and shooters.
• Support international test events involving both ground and flight test activities.
• Plan assigned test events with emphasis on development and implementation of required test artifacts, including:
• Test objectives
• Architectures
• Data Item Descriptions
• Defense Designs
• Sensor Resource Management (SRM) settings
• Operational Tasking Data Link (OPTASKLINK)
• Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) configuration and forwarding tables
• CDS, TDACS, TRAUT TDACS
• Communications Connectivity Matrices
• Event Configuration Baseline (ECB)
• System Adjustable Parameters (SAPs) and Site-Specific Parameters (SSPs)
• BDR and PR applicability
• Certification Data Packages
• Support planning phase reviews and coordination meetings.
• Support customer boards and program meetings.
• Support data management activities associated with test execution.
• Interface with developers to support test readiness and issue resolution.
• Support government personnel during event execution phases when requested.
• Support anomaly resolution and troubleshooting activities.
• Support analysis teams during post-event activities.
• Support Failure Review Boards (FRBs).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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