Test Engineer I — Defense Systems & DoD Programs

Ultra Intelligence & Communications, ATS

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary & Benefits

Mentorship by senior engineers

Exposure to DoD programs

Career development path

Collaborative team culture

Annual bonus

PTO + holidays

401K with company match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications seeks an early to mid-career Test Engineer to join the Integration and Test team, supporting one or more programs. You will plan, execute, and document system-level integration and functional tests for DoD certification activities, working with systems engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders.

The role offers hands-on experience with Tactical Data Links, military command and control systems, and DoD test processes, with opportunities for

Qualifications

High level of initiative with demonstrated ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical material to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or above). Active clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Support test planning, test case development, and test execution for program integration and functional testing activities.
Perform usability checks and verification on a cutting edge and agile developed product for future warfighters.
Document test procedures, test results, anomaly reports, and test summary reports in accordance with program standards.
Assist in configuring and maintaining test environments, including hardware and software baselines.
Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders to resolve test discrepancies and track corrective actions.
Contribute to test automation efforts and toolchain integration (Jira, JAMA, GitLab).
Support Standards Conformance Test (SCT) preparation and execution with government test agencies.
Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
Provide clear and timely status updates to the Integration and Test Manager.