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The Test Engineer is responsible for supporting laboratory, ground, and flight test events to verify MIDS JTRS and airborne ATDL system compliance with MIL-STD-6016, STANAG 5516, and program-specific performance requirements. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organization's goals by developing detailed test plans and procedures, conducting interoperability and waveform testing, analyzing message traffic and performance metrics, and documenting deficiencies to support corrective action and regression testing. This position will directly impact program qualification, interoperability certification, and fleet fielding timelines through disciplined test execution, data-driven analysis, and comprehensive technical reporting.

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

The Test Engineer will be able to perform the following, under close supervision:

Assist in the setup, operation, and tear down of the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems.

Assist in the execution of test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation.

Support the troubleshooting of test issues and apply standard troubleshooting techniques to identify the issue with systems, support systems or interfaces. Provide operational support for trouble report resolution activities to include system problem isolation/detection and resolution.

Support in the capture and collection of test data of each system and support system.

Support in the development of test cases, test procedures and test scripts, as required by the project/program.

Provide required periodic input for status report and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) to the project lead. Submits all required input on time and with accuracy.

Assist with identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed.

Assist with data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed.

Participate in project-oriented meetings for the management, progression, and or closure of support activities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Test Engineer will have a foundational knowledge of the following:

Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written.

Test and Evaluation Methodologies

Technical Writing

Troubleshooting

Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in STEM field Required

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment

Computer/Equipment lab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs

Frequent use of keyboard and typing

Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

9/80

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

$80,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer