Integrated Air Defense Systems Test Engineer- SME with Security Clearance

Astrion; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a SME-level Integrated Air Defense Test Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL. You will lead testing and integration of sensors and C2 systems in a complex IADS, architect Master Test Plans, and define performance measures for system verification.

You will also validate multi-sensor data fusion, support interoperability, generate final reports, and advise on system upgrades. Strong leadership and 10+ years in IADS are expected.

Qualifications

• SMEs typically have a technical Master's Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 10-15+ years in IADS, C2 and sensor testing.
• Recognized authority in air defense architectures.
• Proficient in radar kinematics, multi-sensor fusion and data links.
• Willing to work extended hours to meet mission requirements.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute testing, integration, and evaluation of sensors and C2 systems for an advanced IADS.
• Architect Master Test Plans for complex IADS architectures.
• Define MOPs and MOEs for C2 and sensor nodes.
• Evaluate sensor performance (Radar, RF, EO/IR) in contested environments.
• Support C2 interoperability and assess threat eval algorithms.
• Write final test reports and provide engineering recommendations to management.
• Develop system requirements, performance measures, and test criteria.
• Coordinate travel to ranges and manage test data and assets.

Skills

IADS testing

C2 testing

Radar kinematics

Sensor fusion algorithms

Threat emulation

MS Office

Team leadership

Extended hours

Education

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SDR threat emulators

Job description

Integrated Air Defense Systems Test Engineer LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret TRAVEL: 50% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SME-level Integrated Air Defense Test Engineer located at the 46TS/TGBB in Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron - Sensors and Defensive Systems Flight at Eglin AFB.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Subject Matter Experts do not have specific experience/education qualifications but are typically identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise. SMEs typically have a technical Master's Degree and more than 10 years of relevant experience.
• 10-15+ years in IADS, C2 and sensor testing.
• Recognized authority in air defense architectures.
• Deep knowledge of radar kinematics, multi-sensor fusion algorithms, tactical data links, and synthetic threat emulation.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when required to meet mission requirements.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Top Secret Clearance is preferred
• Prior experience with specific military C2 systems (e.g., FAAD C2, IBCS, or similar DoD architectures.
• Familiarity with Software Defined Radio (SDR) threat emulators and synthetic signal generation for test environments.
• Experience coordinating open-air range testing and managing range assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute testing, integration, and evaluation of sensors and Command and Control (C2) systems for an advanced Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) architecture.
• Test Strategy & Planning: Will architect Master Test Plans for complex IADS architectures.
• Define Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Effectiveness (MOEs) for C2 and sensor nodes.
• Sensor Integration & Test. Will evaluate advanced sensor performance (Radar, RF, EO/IR) in contested environments. Will lead troubleshooting for complex sensor anomalies and tracking degradation.
• Support C2 interoperability. Will assess overarching C2 logic, threat evaluation, and weapon assignment algorithms.
• Will validate multi-sensor data fusion and EW or other non-kinetic effects.
• Perform analysis and reporting. Author final test reports for senior leadership. Provide actionable engineering recommendations to program managers for system design upgrades.
• Provide individual technical expertise on questions/issues of critical importance to the customer.
• Assist in the development of system requirements, functional capabilities, performance measures, design constraints, test phase entry/exit criteria, and metrics.
• Support development test (DT), operational test (OT), force development evaluation (FDE), and certification for test readiness by identifying deficiencies, verifying compliance with specifications and standards, and demonstrating a stable system configuration.
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the system-under-test development life cycle.
• Develop and write methods of tests, test cases, test cards/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, and test objectives.
• Review and analyze requirements and any other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects that frequently require significant modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to obtain valid results.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate tests, and assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests.
• Make recommendations and comments on the conventional aspects of the testing assignments.
• Coordinate schedules, pre-and post-test activities, and test results.
• Travel to military ranges and other locations to execute test procedures, data management, data reduction, data analysis, configuration management, hardware setup, hardware troubleshooting; and deficiency reporting, deficiency evaluation and recommendations, and official test reports.