Test Engineer

Gray Analytics

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizen with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Tactical Systems test environments
  • Experience with Army Air Defense Systems like Patriot, LTAMDS, and IBCS is preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaboration in a multi-agency environment
  • Willingness to relocate to Huntsville, AL if not already residing there

Responsibilities

  • Support test planning and execution for Army Test Team at Redstone Arsenal
  • Integrate and test components within the Air Defense System of Systems framework
  • Understand foreign systems to provide insights on test planning
  • Generate pre-test documentation including plans, requirements, and procedures
  • Participate in test planning meetings and Management Reviews
  • Support qualification testing and range field testing for Air and Missile Defense capabilities
  • Prioritize competing resource requirements based on Government customer needs

Benefits

  • Active Secret Clearance required at the time of hire
  • Opportunity to work closely with Army Project Offices
  • Engagement with diverse teams across multiple agencies
  • Potential for professional development in defense systems testing
  • Exposure to various military-grade systems and technologies
Full Job Description
Description

Gray Analytics is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama

Position Description:

As a member of our team, you will be stationed with an Army Project Office, providing invaluable support for test planning and execution to an Army Test Team operating at Redstone Arsenal, AL, for both present and future Air Defense System of Systems (SoS) testing. Your primary responsibility will involve supporting the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office by integrating and testing various components, including IBCS, Patriot, Sentinel, LTAMDS, IFPC, and upcoming sensors and launchers, within the System of Systems framework. You will also assist in integrating with a network of test tools essential for system testing.

A crucial aspect of your role will be understanding the intricacies of different foreign systems, enabling you to offer insights and guidance on test planning and requirements to achieve the objectives of each unique system or component. Additionally, you will need to effectively prioritize competing requirements for time and resources, drawing upon your understanding of Government customer and mission needs to adjudicate resource requirements.

Your responsibilities will extend to supporting test activities for Air and Missile Defense capabilities, including Qualification Testing and Range Field Testing. This will involve generating pre-test documentation, such as test plans, test requirements, test procedures, and test case matrices. Moreover, you will participate in test planning meetings and Management Reviews. Preferred qualifications for this role include experience in Qualification testing and testing of fielded systems. An understanding of DOD test and integration processes for complex defense systems, particularly Command and Control systems, along with familiarity with current regulations, policies, and procedures governing this testing, will be advantageous.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must be a US Citizen and hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Tactical Systems test environments. Desired qualifications include experience with Army Air Defense Systems such as Patriot, LTAMDS, and IBCS. Additionally, the candidate must either reside in the Huntsville, AL area or be willing to relocate there.

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate must demonstrate self-motivation and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. This role involves participation in a Test Execution Team, necessitating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment comprising government and prime contractor personnel from multiple projects, agencies, and labs, including external agency stakeholders. Flexibility in work schedule during test execution periods is essential. Moreover, the candidate must be open to traveling to various DoD test ranges to support different test operations and missions.

Security Requirements:

An Active Secret Clearance is required at the time of hire in order to be considered.

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