Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. seeks a senior engineer to lead testing and integration efforts across MILSATCOM systems (FAB-T, Global-ASNT, TDSPP, MMS, GBS, and more) with a focus on test planning, execution, and documentation.

You will coordinate multi-contractor efforts and interface with DoW clients while maintaining cryptographic handling and STIG security awareness. The role requires 10+ years in leadership and 5+ years in DoW/USAF/USSF test environments, a DoD SECRET clearance, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership/management experience.
• 5+ years experience with DoW/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation.
• 5+ years experience working with military or DoW civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment.
• Proper handling and use of cryptographic equipment.
• Understands basic principles of cyber security testing focused on DoW STIG compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work in a state-of-the-art laboratory to test system upgrades/improvements.
• Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing on MILSATCOM systems and related subsystems.
• Provide engineering and technical support, including integration and troubleshooting, to evaluate modifications.
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, procedures, diagrams, studies, and reports.
• Travel up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations per government direction.

Skills

Leadership experience

Test processes

Client relationships

Cyber security testing basics

INCOSE certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

Jira/Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work in a state-of-the-art laboratory with multiple to effectively and efficiently test system upgrades/improvements. Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global-ASNT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre-Processor (TDSPP), MILSATCOM Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and various other MILSATCOM systems, subsystems and devices Provide engineering and technical support, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, system-level anomaly resolution and identification and isolation of software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction

Requirements

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline from an accredited university
• 10+ years leadership/management experience
• 5+ years experience with DoW/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation
• 5+ years experience working with military or DoW civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• 5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 5+ years of Developmental Test (DT) experience supporting a DoW Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) or other verification test organization
• 5+ years of Operational Test (OT) experience supporting a DoW Operational Test Agency (OTA) or other validation test organization
• Proper handling and use of cryptographic equipment
• Understands basic principles of cyber security testing focused on DoW STIG compliance
• Possesses International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (e.g., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Possesses knowledge of DoW mission system sustainment processes
• Understands Narrowband/Wideband/Protected SATCOM capabilities; previously operated/maintained one or more of the following systems: FAB-T, MMS, Global-ASNT and/or GBS
• Understands basic use of Jira/Confluence or other Digital Engineering (DE) applications (e.g., MBSE)
• This position is 100% onsite on Peterson SFB’s Product Support Facility (PSF). Given mission requirements, this position is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.