Senior Test Engineer

Our Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Signalink, Inc. seeks a Senior Test Engineer to join the Army project team at Redstone Arsenal, providing test engineering support for the Army Project Office.

The role supports the Government Test Team with test plans, procedures, execution, and documentation in accordance with government standards. You will contribute to SIL, HWIL, distributed ground testing, and field testing activities, coordinating with government civilians, military personnel, and contractors.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active security clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability to plan and execute tests for defense systems with government projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute tests for a complex Air and Missile Defense system for the US Army.
• Generate and maintain test documentation including plans, requirements, procedures, and incident reports.
• Lead test planning meetings and coordinate with stakeholders."Travel to DOD test ranges for operations and missions".

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication abilities

Security clearance knowledge

DoD test standards knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in STEM or related field

BS with equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Signalink is looking to hire a Senior Test Engineer to join our Team and Provide Test Engineering support for an Army Project Office at Redstone Arsenal. This role functions within the Project Office’s Test Directorate in direct support of the Government Test Team and will work with government civilians, military personnel, and contractors. The Senior Test Engineer will play a critical role in test execution and test documentation, to include developing test plans, designing test procedures, executing tests, and maintaining thorough documentation in accordance with applicable government standards. Candidate must be professional, self-motivated, and possess good communication and team working skills to participate in multiple test support activities with team member Subject Matter Experts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute tests for a complex and advanced Air and Missile Defense system for the US Army
• Participate in Test activities including SIL, HWIL, Distributed Ground Testing, System Qualification Testing, and Field Testing with a team consisting of personnel from multiple projects, agencies, and labs
• Generate pre-test documentation to include test plans, test requirements, test procedures, and test case matrices, as well as post-test support to include resolution of test incident reports and generation of post-test reports
• Organize and participate in weekly Test Planning meetings; prepare test presentations
• Support major meetings with Program Stakeholders such as T&E WIPTs
• Travel to DOD Test Ranges to support various test operations and missions
• Support weekly reporting efforts: team weekly activities reports, weekly SITREPs to management, test calendar, asset status, and EXSUMs for major test activities

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen
• Must possess and maintain a US Secret security clearance

• Master’s degree in STEM or related field or BS with equivalent experience

Required Skills / Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience with focus on defense systems and test engineering experience with government-related projects

• Overcoming gaps, risks, and challenges to demonstrate and mature emerging technologies
• This work will occur as part of a Test Execution Team; therefore, the candidate must be able to work in a high-paced team environment consisting of government and prime contractor personnel from multiple projects, agencies, and labs including external agency stakeholders such as ATEC and OSD
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of DoD test and integration of complex defense systems
• Proficiency with DoD current Test regulations, policies, and procedures
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Ability to coach, teach and mentor junior Test Engineers

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• Knowledge of Air and Missile Defense Command and Control concepts and operations
• Strong desire to contribute to overall team success
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Understanding of agile methodology testing

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Signalink, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment [e-mail].

Company Overview:

Founded in 2005, Signalink is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development, Prototyping, and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Commercial Industries.

AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence, Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering, Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical, honest, and professional manner.

Signalink, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors