Principal Test Engineer: RDV-2530

deciBel Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will support the Ground Based Midcourse Weapon System and manage testing schedules, ensuring product quality and adapting plans based on evolving conditions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, significant experience in test engineering, and proficiency in C++ and Python. Security clearance is required, with potential for travel to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with Master's degree, or 1+ years with PhD.
• Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and executing test plans.
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements for system-level integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ground Based Midcourse Weapon System.
• Schedule tests, monitor progress, and control test results.
• Adapt test plans as needed based on evolving conditions.

Skills

C++ development

Python and other scripting languages

Experience using Eggplant

Experience with Gitlab or Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM related field

Tools

Cameo

Job description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Principal Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

deciBel Research seeks an experienced Test Engineer to support the Ground Based Midcourse (GMD) Weapon System (GWS). The successful candidate will support of the program's GSS IPT, and will be responsible for scheduling the tests for execution and then will monitor, measure, control and report on the test progress, the product quality status and the test results, adapting the test plan and compensating as needed to adjust for evolving conditions.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM related field

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years with Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with Master's degree, or 1+ years with PhD.
• Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and executing test plans, integration plans, and procedures to complete system-level integration testing.
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements and test guidance to complete system-level integration testing.
• Experience developing testing criteria to successfully satisfy requirements.
• Experience in C++ development
• Experience using Python and other scripting languages
• Experience using Eggplant
• Experience with Gitlab or Bitbucket
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.

Special Skills Desired:

• Security+ certification
• Previous GMD Experience
• Previous Missile Defense Experience
• Familiarity with Java
• Experience using Cameo
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.