Test Engineer I

Prescient Edge; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Positive work environment

Job summary

Prescient Edge is seeking a Test Engineer I to support a federal government client. The role requires a Bachelor of Science and hands‑on experience in designing, executing and reporting tests, including side scan sonar ATR analyses on unmanned underwater systems.

A Secret clearance is required for this position, located in San Diego, CA. The candidate will work within a veteran-owned team delivering testing, production support and maintenance, while evaluating environmental and safety impacts

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience designing, executing, and reporting operational tests.
• 2 years of experience analyzing and reporting on the test results of side scan sonar Automated Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms used on unmanned underwater vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems.
• Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications.
• Engineers design products, machinery, implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, such as petroleum and natural gas, develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology.
• Engineers analyze the impact of the products they develop or the systems they design on the environment and on the people using them.
• In addition to design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance by supervising production in factories, determining the causes of breakdowns, and the testing of manufactured products to maintain quality.
• They also estimate the time and cost to complete projects.

Skills

Test design

Test execution

Test reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Side scan sonar

ATR algorithms

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking aTest Engineer Ito support a federal government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon.

AtPrescientEdge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

• Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems.
• Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications.
• Engineers design products, machinery, implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, such as petroleum and natural gas, develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology.
• Engineers analyze the impact of the products they develop or the systems they design on the environment and on the people using them.
• In addition to design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance by supervising production in factories, determining the causes of breakdowns, and the testing of manufactured products to maintain quality.
• They also estimate the time and cost to complete projects.

Job Requirements

Experience:

• 3 years of experience designing, executing, and reporting operational tests.
• 2 years of experience analyzing and reporting on the test results of side scan sonar Automated Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms used on unmanned underwater vehicles.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree.

Security clearance:

• Secret.

Location:

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.