Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applying T&E knowledge and experience to support the modelling of systems and subsystems for use by RVEX throughout their development, procurement, and sustainment activities throughout their life cycles; this includes pre/post award project/program T&E M&S tasks. Assisting in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of T&E programs (including any applicable certifications and procedures) to assess the performance of space systems, subsystems, and equipment as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones. Assisting in reviewing/developing/updating applicable program documentation for T&E management requirements across the full spectrum of actions required to award contracts to include, but not limited to pre-award documentation, development of evaluation criteria, development of digital models, evaluation of space system contractor proposals to ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, and post-award documentation actions with a properly signed and approved Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Supporting development of documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance. Performing an advisory role, as required, for program space system contractor source selections on all T&E management related requirements. Supporting all aspects of the platform enterprise and individual test program ITT activities as needed, including interaction with other test organizations including but not limited to platform Combined Test Force, Office Secretary of Defense or the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the operational testers. Assisting with the Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for delivered items, models and hardware, and associated plans to include coordination of testing requirements with RAPID, program office customers, contractors, and other agencies. Supporting the performance of tradeoff studies and recommending alternative test strategies for RVEX or other approaches to the government. Assisting with preparing, maintaining, updating, and reviewing the full range of test and test-related documentation to include the TEMP, Integrated System Test Plan, ITT Charter, PID, SOC, and all other test plans and reports, as required. Assisting the Government with the determination of capability and availability of RAPID, and other major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities and in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of USSF project/program office objectives.

Requirements

Experience with DoD space missions and programs
Experience in space test management, test program sets, test execution with test organizations, test resourcing and/or policy at Major Command or Air Staff level.
Experience with duties or assignments specifically in support of engineering relevant to space programs.
Ability to understand DoD/USSF test processes and documentation.
Ability to understand working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
Required Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Desired: Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Full-time, on site in vicinity of Albuquerque, NM and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States. The candidate may travel to Government agencies and/or other contractor locations, as required, in support of design and test requirements reviews, briefings to industry, conferences and other meetings related to RAPID integration and test programs.

Responsibilities

Support the modelling of systems and subsystems for use by RVEX throughout their development, procurement, and sustainment activities.
Assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of T&E programs.
Assist in reviewing/developing/updating applicable program documentation for T&E management requirements.
Support development of documentation and presentation materials.
Perform an advisory role for program space system contractor source selections on all T&E management related requirements.
Support all aspects of the platform enterprise and individual test program ITT activities as needed.
Assist with the Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for delivered items, models and hardware, and associated plans.
Support the performance of tradeoff studies and recommending alternative test strategies for RVEX or other approaches to the government.
Assist with preparing, maintaining, updating, and reviewing the full range of test and test-related documentation.
Assist the Government with the determination of capability and availability of RAPID, and other major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities and in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of USSF project/program office objectives.