Senior Test Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) at Hanscom AFB, MA. This is a full-time, five-days-on-site role requiring US citizenship and an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

The role focuses on test planning, analysis, and certification activities within DoD programs. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 12 years of experience (5 in DoD).

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field
• 12 years of experience, 5 in DoD

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement test strategies for complex system activities.
• Prepare, maintain, and review test plans and test-related procedures.
• Create TEMPs and monitor test events, analyses and reports.
• Review design documentation and apply engineering techniques to evaluate problems.
• Support certification test activities with collected data.
• Manage and mentor test managers and oversee test case execution.
• Review engineering performance and trade-off studies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering (RF)

Job description

Description

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to support the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA). Their primary mission is to acquires, fields, and sustains networks, integrated information systems, enterprise services, and applications to support the Global Information Grid (GIG) capabilities. These systems facilitate communication between land, naval, air, and space warfare forces. The Division develops capabilities for voice, video, and data networks focused on joint and coalition warfighter needs to enable worldwide net-centric operations. This effort includes developing technical strategies (tactical and strategic) to ensure near- and long-term integration with the DoD C3I infrastructure (space and terrestrial). There are currently over 20 programs and projects, at stages ranging from early development to entering sustainment, with values ranging from under $1 million to over $1 billion.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA with the expectation of five days onsite.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, Plan, and Implement strategies to analyze and develop test results for complex system activities.
• Prepare, maintain, update and review the full range of test plans and test-related (T&E Strategies, requirements and objectives) procedures.
• Prepare Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and monitor and review test events, analyses and reports.
• Review and analyze design documentation including engineering drawings and specifications and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate a specific problem, data or other features of the work which are broader in scope and complexity.
• Provide T&E segments of acquisition documentation including specification and performance requirement compliance.
• Support certification test activities (the collection of test data during rapid development and operational test events).
• Manage and support training required to execute test activities and mentor other test managers.
• Manage and support the execution of test cases, evaluations, and demonstrations.
• Review and analyze engineering performance, technical analysis reports, engineering performance predictions, measure of effectiveness, measure of suitability and trade-off studies.
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
• Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility
• Education: Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering (RF), or a related discipline
• Years of Experience: 12 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

The expected annual salary range: $150k - $170k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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