Test Engineer

Yulista Holding LLC; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Holding LLC is looking for a skilled Test Engineer to manage and execute complex testing activities for the Department of Defense. The role involves collaborating with government and engineering teams throughout the test lifecycle, developing test plans, and overseeing data management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience in testing processes. This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and work on vital projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in testing and evaluation programs.
• Experience in developing test plans and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage test requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for test planning.
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Yulista Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer to support the planning, execution, and management of complex Department of Defense test and evaluation activities. The Test Engineer provides technical leadership throughout the test lifecycle, including requirements development, test planning, system integration, verification and validation, data collection, analysis, reporting, and operational support. This position collaborates with government customers, engineering teams, and test personnel to ensure successful execution of developmental and operational test events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage test requirements in support of customer objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in test planning, test execution, and product evaluation.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, and supporting technical documentation.
• Configure hardware, software, instrumentation, and test environments to support assigned testing activities.
• Support engineering efforts throughout the system lifecycle, including design, development, integration, installation, verification and validation, certification, testing, and sustainment.
• Coordinate with Government Action Officers and stakeholders to develop and execute test planning activities.
• Participate in test planning meetings and provide technical recommendations supporting mission objectives.
• Assist in developing cost estimates and resource requirements for test activities.
• Support instrumentation planning, certification, and integration to meet test objectives.
• Prepare implementation plans and Government Furnished Property (GFP) requests.
• Develop Instrumentation Certification, Data Management, Data Collection, Test Operations, Test Control, and Logistics Support Plans.
• Develop training materials, lesson plans, and technical documentation supporting test operations.
• Support staffing and resource planning for test organizations.
• Coordinate data collection, reduction, management, and analysis (DCRMA) activities.
• Supervise field operations, logistics, data collection, and data management activities supporting test events.
• Serve as Test Team Lead or Site Lead for multi-location test events, as assigned.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and supervising test personnel.
• Develop and review test planning documentation, technical reports, and project deliverables.
• Prepare labor reports, project status reports, and technical briefings for customers and program leadership.
• Develop and execute data collection methodologies, quality control procedures, and accountability processes.
• Oversee data reduction, quality assurance, verification, and validation activities.
• Evaluate instrumentation requirements and recommend appropriate collection systems.
• Analyze test results and prepare technical reports, presentations, charts, and graphical products.
• Evaluate system performance and document technical findings, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage periodic field testing activities.
• Continuously evaluate test processes and implement lessons learned to improve future testing methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience supporting developmental testing, operational testing, systems engineering, or test and evaluation programs.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting data collection, analysis, verification, validation, and reporting activities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary test teams and customer stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense Test and Evaluation (T&E) programs.
• Experience serving as a Test Team Lead or Site Lead.
• Experience supporting multi-site or complex test events.
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems, data acquisition, and data management processes.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, implementation plans, and logistics support documentation.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of developmental and operational test methodologies.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, verification and validation, and test lifecycle processes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of instrumentation planning, data collection, quality assurance, and configuration management.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting customer requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering and test documentation tools.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25% may be required to support customer locations, field testing, technical reviews, and program execution.

Security Clearance

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.