Developmental Test Engineer - SME- TGBC

Developmental Test Engineer - SME - TGBC

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SME Developmental Test Engineer for the TMAS 2 Contract, supporting the 46th Test Squadron.

Our developmental test team is searching for an experienced senior test engineer that can provide subject matter expertise to our Department of the Air Force (DAF) Command, Control and Communications Battle Management (C3BM) DAF battle network programs. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will have all these qualifications. We are looking for people that have a strong engineering and/or command and control foundation and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required areas. Position responsibilities can span from serving as a test lead responsible for planning, developing, and executing all aspects of a test event to assisting another test lead as a team member. The ideal candidate is an individual whose qualifications and/or expertise are exceptional and/or highly unique.

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB as a member of the Datalinks Test Flight responsible for planning, designing, and executing test events for assigned programs. This support includes the following:

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 30% CONUS / OCONUS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree.
• An experienced (minimum 12+ years) United States Air Force Flight Test Engineer, Air Battle Manager, or sister service equivalent.
• An active Secret Clearance adjudicated within the past five years with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 30% of the time.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Operating Systems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP), Line of Sight (LOS), and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) tactical data links.
• Familiar with various voice and data radios to include Link 16 terminals (e.g. MIDS JTRS, HHL16, STT, etc.), PRC-167, PRC-160, etc.
• Experience with GPS systems.
• Understanding of T&E processes, specifically acquisition program development and test methodologies including DODI5000.89_DAFI 99-103, Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation (T&E).
• Knowledge of data analysis and system application software development concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies in a T&E environment.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM-related discipline or technical field (CS, EE, ME, etc.).
• Master's degree in STEM-related discipline or technical field (CS, EE, ME, etc.).
• Graduate of USAF Weapons School or USAF Test Pilot School.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
• Consults with client to define need or problem supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs, product development contractors, and Field Service Representatives.
• Plan, execute, and report on C3BM systems/equipment/protocols that employ Air Battle Management Systems (ABMS).
• Perform technical leadership in engineering roles, review customer requirements and participate in test planning.
• Develop in depth understanding of applicable Military Standards.
• Develop and manage test plans and procedures, schedules, execute a test within the constraints of customer requirements, and produce timely test reports.
• Capable of performing as a team leader in directing and executing system testing.
• Author technical documents, conduct briefings and formal presentations.

• Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in and leading a team with minimal supervision.
• Travel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect, and reduce data.

• Be able to lift 50lbs unassisted.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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