Test Engineer

Apogee Engineering•Wright Patterson AFB, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) supporting the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This position provides expert test engineering support for GPS User Equipment with a focus on developmental testing, systems integration testing, and laboratory testing activities. This is a full-time position located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB).

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 15 years of Test & Evaluation experience
Additional experience: In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems and navigation warfare
Experience with avionics testing and platform integration
Knowledge of MIL-STDs applicable to test and evaluation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Certification: APDP T&E practitioner certification (formerly Level III) or military T&E school graduate preferred
Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 12 years of Test & Evaluation experience

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, execute and evaluate testing of GPS User Equipment system performance at Wright-Patterson
Provide expertise in the development of test plans, strategies, and procedures for new development programs
Support Integrated Test Team (ITT) activities and coordination with test organizations
Use building block approach to ensure adequate testing from subassembly to the system level
Support System Integration Lab (SIL) testing for platform integration
Review contractor test plans and procedures for compliance with program requirements
Provide oversight of contractor test execution and laboratory testing
Support developmental testing coordination with AFRL and other test organizations
Conduct trade studies on test approaches and methodologies for new systems
Participate in Test Readiness Reviews and Critical Design Reviews
Evaluate test results and provide technical assessments
Support development of Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)
Coordinate with Wright-Patterson test facilities and ranges
Support open architecture and MOSA verification testing
Evaluate new test methodologies and equipment
Support cybersecurity testing and evaluation
Coordinate with platform programs on integration testing requirements