Systems Test Engineer (DoD ISR & Space Tech)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

HII-Mission Technologies seeks a Systems Test Engineer to support DoD programs in Albuquerque, NM. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans and evaluate system performance against requirements, delivering impartial assessments to support time-sensitive decisions.

Demonstrated experience with SATCOM, EW, and Space Fundamentals, plus secret clearance and strong communication skills, are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with bachelor's in related field, or 3 years relevant experience with master's in related field or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Possess and maintain a Secret clearance
• Demonstrated history of technical writing
• Demonstrated experience with Space Fundamentals, Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and/or Electronic Warfare (EW) including application in operational, research, or technical environments
• Strong self-motivation and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to review, produce, define, with the customer, the operational critical requirements, document, and then design a test that determines performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work multiple projects, handle schedule changes and short suspense tasks
• Experience in current and emerging defense technologies with a desire to learn new technology

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for conducting systems tests and analyze results against specifications, requirements, and operational needs, and identify technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Ensure test adequacy by developing test methodologies, scenarios, and data collection plans
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations
• Assess commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) equipment specifications for use in operational environments
• Analyze, evaluate, and document test data and results
• Produce test reports in accordance with established organizational standards
• Present results to senior leaders for decisions to enhance operational missions worldwide
• Attend meetings and conduct interviews to develop and execute market studies
• Lead a team or work as a data collector for another team when necessary to support assessments
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Support other analysts as needed to consolidate test results

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Independent / team worker

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HII-Mission Technologies seeks a Systems Test Engineer to support DoD programs in Albuquerque, NM. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans and evaluate system performance against requirements, delivering impartial assessments to support time-sensitive decisions.

Demonstrated experience with SATCOM, EW, and Space Fundamentals, plus secret clearance and strong communication skills, are required.