Test Systems Engineer

Canvas Inc. • Eglin AFB, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the 96 TSSQ supporting the LRWKC (Long Range Weapon Kill Chain) at Eglin AFB, FL providing technical advice and assistance in engineering of test systems design and development. Provide advice and assistance services in support of test systems design and development. Provide inputs to, consolidate, review, coordinate and track acquisition documentation. Provide inputs to the Government for use in the development of acquisition plans, RFPs, PWSs and other pre- proposal source selection related documents. Provide inputs to factory and site acceptance test plans including providing advice and assistance for the implementation of such test plans. Provide advice and assistance in providing documentation relating to the installation of acquired test systems. Provide advice and assistance services in support of component replacement efforts for test systems. Advise and assist in all aspects of modification of test systems. Advise and assist in the installation of transmitting and receiving equipment for aircraft flight testing. Advise and assist in the design and development of threat system simulators. Develop test procedures to be used for the troubleshooting of equipment failures that haven’t been experienced in the past. Support the design and construction of test site infrastructure to support new test instrumentation requirements. Support site planning and Environmental Assessments for Eglin downrange sites and panhandle sites. Support Long Range Weapon Kill Chain (LRWKC) systems engineering design aspects including the systems architecture, network, cybersecurity, communications, instrumentation command and control, and data transport design. Support remote site operations planning and site design and layout from an operational perspective. This will include instrumentation EMI and EMC compatibility, instrumentation operational and calibration requirements, radiation hazard distance accommodations, and physical and operational security. Support site layout plans to meet the requirements for all instrumentation components of the LRWKC system. Support the development of logistics plans to provide shelter, deployment, transportation, storage, preventive and required maintenance, supply, and setup for all of the LRWKC instrumentation. Support remotely operated test and evaluation system requirements definition for threat system scenarios, and support the system engineering, market research, acquisition, evaluation, and integration into the LRWKC sites. Support initial operations and training of O&M contractor operators to establish and certify the LRWKC remote threat systems as schedulable T&E mission support assets. Support the acquisition, evaluation, and integration of Frequency Monitoring System, Advanced Command Destruct System, Telemetry, tracking radars and optical tracking systems for the LRWKC sites. Support the requirements definition, acquisition, evaluation, and integration of marine based systems to provide instrumentation coverage over the Eglin Gulf of America test range. Support the development of an operations and logistics plan to support these marine systems for deployment over the Gulf of America to support test missions. Support design and development of Remote Ops facilities to include but not limited to, support of construction design requirements and Operations management. Support and provide interface to Air Force weapon systems developmental test and evaluation requirements, including weapon systems in production, development, systems engineering, and concept development. Communicate test requirements and T&E system development plans and status at the O-6 or higher levels. Familiar with the weapon systems acquisition process, including analyzing customer requirements, current T&E capabilities and identifying needs, gaps, and shortfalls. Identify T&E system development projects to address these shortfalls.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and able to obtain Top Secret clearance if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with operational or developmental test organizations is highly desired.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of Microsoft Office applications highly desired.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a test team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and assistance in engineering of test systems design and development.
• Provide advice and assistance services in support of test systems design and development.
• Provide inputs to, consolidate, review, coordinate and track acquisition documentation.
• Provide inputs to the Government for use in the development of acquisition plans, RFPs, PWSs and other pre- proposal source selection related documents.
• Provide inputs to factory and site acceptance test plans including providing advice and assistance for the implementation of such test plans.
• Provide advice and assistance in providing documentation relating to the installation of acquired test systems.
• Provide advice and assistance services in support of component replacement efforts for test systems.
• Advise and assist in all aspects of modification of test systems.
• Advise and assist in the installation of transmitting and receiving equipment for aircraft flight testing.
• Advise and assist in the design and development of threat system simulators.
• Develop test procedures to be used for the troubleshooting of equipment failures that haven’t been experienced in the past.
• Support the design and construction of test site infrastructure to support new test instrumentation requirements.
• Support site planning and Environmental Assessments for Eglin downrange sites and panhandle sites.
• Support Long Range Weapon Kill Chain (LRWKC) systems engineering design aspects including the systems architecture, network, cybersecurity, communications, instrumentation command and control, and data transport design.
• Support remote site operations planning and site design and layout from an operational perspective. This will include instrumentation EMI and EMC compatibility, instrumentation operational and calibration requirements, radiation hazard distance accommodations, and physical and operational security.
• Support site layout plans to meet the requirements for all instrumentation components of the LRWKC system.
• Support the development of logistics plans to provide shelter, deployment, transportation, storage, preventive and required maintenance, supply, and setup for all of the LRWKC instrumentation.
• Support remotely operated test and evaluation system requirements definition for threat system scenarios, and support the system engineering, market research, acquisition, evaluation, and integration into the LRWKC sites.
• Support initial operations and training of O&M contractor operators to establish and certify the LRWKC remote threat systems as schedulable T&E mission support assets.
• Support the acquisition, evaluation, and integration of Frequency Monitoring System, Advanced Command Destruct System, Telemetry, tracking radars and optical tracking systems for the LRWKC sites.
• Support the requirements definition, acquisition, evaluation, and integration of marine based systems to provide instrumentation coverage over the Eglin Gulf of America test range.
• Support the development of an operations and logistics plan to support these marine systems for deployment over the Gulf of America to support test missions.
• Support design and development of Remote Ops facilities to include but not limited to, support of construction design requirements and Operations management.
• Support and provide interface to Air Force weapon systems developmental test and evaluation requirements, including weapon systems in production, development, systems engineering, and concept development.
• Communicate test requirements and T&E system development plans and status at the O-6 or higher levels.
• Familiar with the weapon systems acquisition process, including analyzing customer requirements, current T&E capabilities and identifying needs, gaps, and shortfalls.
• Identify T&E system development projects to address these shortfalls.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for Exemplary Individual Performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed