System Test Engineer (26-006)
About The Position
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! 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
- Bachelors with 5+ or Master with 3+ Years of Experience
- LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO
- CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret
- DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: None
Nice To Haves
- Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks.
- Prior integration and test experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
