Test and Evaluation Engineer III

Credence

$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DoD secret security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of relevant testing experience or Master's with 5+ years
  • Experience in developing and executing test strategies for complex systems
  • Ability to analyze technical data and communicate findings clearly
  • Strong skills in coordination, documentation, and problem-solving
  • Experience working in classified environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop test programs using requirements documents
  • Plan and conduct developmental and operational tests for various products
  • Support comprehensive testing across cybersecurity and hardware/software components
  • Coordinate resources needed for test objectives
  • Execute tests ensuring safe and documented operations
  • Analyze test data, identify findings, and brief leadership
  • Participate in technical reviews and assist with scheduling and budgeting

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Participation in significant defense projects
  • Collaborative work environment with integrated teams
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology testing
  • Contribution to national defense initiatives
Full Job Description
Credence has an immediate need for a Test and Evaluation Engineer III to support the planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of classified and unclassified test activities for PM PNT products and the client systems and platforms they support. The successful candidate will translate system requirements into practical test strategies, coordinate resources and stakeholders, execute test events, and clearly communicate what the results mean for product performance and program decisions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to ... • Develop classified and unclassified test programs, strategies, plans, procedures, and reports using system requirements documents and engineering requirements • Plan and conduct developmental and operational test activities for PM PNT products and supported clients and platforms • Support testing across cybersecurity; hardware and software components; subsystem and system development; compatibility; acceptance; functional and integration testing; full qualification; field testing; environmental and stress screening; electromagnetic interference and compatibility; and TEMPEST • Coordinate the people, stakeholders, equipment, instrumentation, and data-collection systems needed to achieve test objectives • Execute test events and actively support assigned test tasks to ensure safe, efficient, and well-documented operations • Upload test-event data sheets; prepare test incident reports (TIRs) when appropriate; and support troubleshooting and issue resolution • Analyze and interpret test data, identify key findings and implications, brief leadership on product performance, and recommend next steps • Develop, review, comment on, and staff Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Test Readiness Review (TRR) briefings, test plans, test procedures, and test reports • Prepare classified and unclassified briefings and updates, and support technical and program reviews before, during, and after SSR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and TRR events • Participate in Integrated Product Teams and working groups; provide input to integrated master schedules, risk management, and budget planning • Help draft Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, performance specifications, and related solicitation documents; provide technical support for proposal evaluations • Maintain accurate and timely TIR tracking in Jira • Load current software releases on MAPS, DAPS, and DME systems and verify that systems are properly configured and ready for test • Maintain accountability for test equipment and planned events; assist with inventory, packing, unpacking, setup, checkout, and movement of equipment, including vests and antennas • Assist with keying devices using communications security software Requirements • DoD secret security clearance is required • Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least seven (7) years of experience testing Department of Defense products or systems; or a master's degree in engineering and at least five (5) years of relevant DoD testing experience • Experience developing and executing test strategies, plans, procedures, and reports for complex hardware and software systems • Ability to analyze technical data, explain the significance of test results, and present clear recommendations to technical and program leadership • Strong coordination, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-communication skills • Ability to work in classified environments and participate in Secret-level meetings, as required Salary Range: $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

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