2619 TEST ENGINEER TE30 Wallops Island VA

ADVANTEDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Test Engineer located in Wallops Island, VA. The role involves extensive experience with US Navy Electronic Warfare systems, system engineering, and test documentation. Candidates should have either a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or 10+ years of related Navy systems experience. Proficiency in English and the ability to pass a background check are required. This position also includes travel responsibilities and requires technical expertise in various military applications.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with own transportation.
• Able to pass a background check and obtain government clearance.
• Must be proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Support system engineering and technical document support.
• Define rigorous test standards for US Navy systems.
• Collaborate with technical writers for user manuals.

Skills

Experience with US Navy Electronic Warfare systems

Test procedure development

Technical expertise in operating systems

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

10+ years of technical experience

Job description

Role and Responsibilities:

Full Time position supporting the TESS Task Order filling the test engineer position with some travel. Duties include: system engineering, test analysis, and technical doc support. The position is located at Wallops Island, VA.

Position Duties

• Either Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical degree and minimum of 4 years experienceor no degree with a minimum of 10 years technical experience supporting Navy systems experience.
• Must demonstrate experience with US Navy Electronic Warfare systems including operating, maintaining, and repairingcomplex electronic systems for threat detection, situational awareness, and jamming.
• Support all aspects of SSDS MK2 combat system and its peripheral system interfaces installed aboard USN platforms.
• Define and develop rigorous test standards for the T&E USN shipboard, land-based, and enterprise Integrated CombatSystem (ICS) products, software, and equipment.
• Review, test, validate, and verify element-level System Requirements Specification (SRS), System Subsystem Specification(SSS) and evaluate test results, and test trends and implement corrective action as needed.
• Review, create, develop, maintain, and execute test procedures for the conduct of Land Based Engineering Test (LBET),Combat System Integration Test (CSIT), Shipboard Developmental Test (SBDT), and Enterprise Test events
• Test and evaluate new software releases during product development
• Provide technical expertise on specific products, operating systems, and specialized environments
• Establish and maintain test processes and requirements documents
• Report and document test results and enter problems and issues into the Trouble Observation Report (TOR) database
• Configure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing
• Collaborate with product management and technical writers to ensure system and user manuals are in synch with thesoftware to ensure that quality is "built in" from the ground up
• Interface with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve problems that cause test failures
• Assist junior engineers in the development of test procedures and actual test conduct
• Generate reports and review documents generated by junior engineers
• Review and study information from suppliers regarding materials and components to be utilized
• May work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers
• Must have a valid driver’s license with own transportation and able to travel.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background check and get a government clearance.
• Must be able to follow company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed technical monthly reports.

Preferred Skills

• Navy A/C SchoolMandatory

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of working aboard US Navy ships pier side and at-sea.