Test Engineer

Avion Solutions • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Test Engineer to support the Cargo Project Office. This position is located in Huntsville, AL. The Test Analyst/Engineer will be focused on implementing testing disciplines within the Cargo Technical Management Division (TMD) throughout the acquisition life cycle. This role involves working closely with the Development/Modernization Team, Production Team, and International Team to execute a wide range of testing and evaluation activities. These activities ensure systems meet cost, schedule, performance, safety, and mission requirements across Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E). The engineer will collaborate across programs and development teams to define and refine testing requirements, validate hardware and software performance against technical requirements, and verify that production-representative units comply with specifications. The role may also involve using virtual models to estimate performance prior to physical prototype availability. The Test Engineer will serve as a lead and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), prepare and deliver test plans and reports, track performance, report status, develop schedules, estimate and establish test budgets, and prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) test estimates. Participation in funding and financial meetings is required to ensure adequate resourcing of all testing activities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering.
• Minimum of 17 years of experience.
• Directly relevant work experience in Army Aviation component, system, and flight testing involving Chinook, Blackhawk, Apache, or Fixed Wing aircraft platforms.
• Directly relevant experience as an Army Aviation flight test engineer, Experimental Test Pilot, or operational pilot (Green Suiter) on Chinook, Blackhawk, Apache, or Fixed Wing platforms.
• Directly relevant experience as a Developmental Test Engineer supporting Army Aviation platforms, including Chinook, Blackhawk, Apache, or Fixed Wing aircraft.
• Directly relevant Operational Testing experience with Army Aviation platforms.
• Directly relevant Live Fire testing experience on Army Aviation platforms.
• Experience contributing to the development, writing, and updating of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and/or Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES).
• Familiarity with test programs conducted under Oversight Authority within the Department of the Army and the Office of the Secretary of War.
• Experience with Army Aviation components, systems, and platforms that require flight qualification, including familiarity with the Airworthiness process.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing.
• Familiarity with Environmental testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810H.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience across multiple Army Aviation platforms, test domains, or acquisition life‑cycle phases.
• Prior leadership experience in IPTs, strong communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work across diverse engineering and program teams.
• Experience with virtual modeling for test planning or performance prediction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Test Analyst/Engineer for the Cargo PM, focused on implementing testing disciplines within the Cargo Technical Management Division (TMD) throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Work closely with the Development/Modernization Team, Production Team, and International Team to execute a wide range of testing and evaluation activities. These activities ensure systems meet cost, schedule, performance, safety, and mission requirements across Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E).
• Collaborate across programs and development teams to define and refine testing requirements, validate hardware and software performance against technical requirements, and verify that production-representative units comply with specifications.
• May also use virtual models to estimate performance prior to physical prototype availability.
• Serve as a lead and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Prepare and deliver test plans and reports, track performance, report status, develop schedules, estimate and establish test budgets, and prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) test estimates.
• Participate in funding and financial meetings to ensure adequate resourcing of all testing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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