Test Manager

Apogee Engineering; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering is looking for a Systems Engineer to support SOF AT&L at MacDill AFB, FL. The ideal candidate will assess and document system requirements, collaborate with engineering teams, and manage the evaluation process for tactical information systems.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and possess extensive experience with DoD acquisition processes. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assess Development Test and Evaluation criteria/plans against System requirements.
• Perform analysis and decomposition of requirements.
• Develop/Review Technical Briefings and Test Plans.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to define Measures of Performance.

Skills

Knowledge of DoD Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) processes

Knowledge of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) practices

Test Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Systems Engineer in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) Integrated Sensor Systems. PEO-TIS is composed of a team of relentless acquisition professionals who consistently team with government and industry partners to rapidly develop and field state-of-the-art sensors, C2, and specialized communication systems that enable the Nation’s SOF Warfighters to win.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors/developers to assess Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) criteria/plans against System requirements and to ensure alignment with Operation Requirements
• Perform analysis and decomposition of requirements to ensure functional, operational, and performance requirements are achieved and documented throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Develop/Review Technical Briefings, Test Plans, Test Reports, and other technical documents in support of OT&E and F&DR activities
• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to develop well-defined Measures of Performance (MOP) for Effectiveness, Suitability, Survivability in support of OT&E
• Support the program office personnel with developing and updating Requirements Traceability Matrices and Evaluation Frameworks
• Oversee, develop, coordinate, and/or manage the Spectrum Management process for the Program Office to ensure compliance with regulations
• Review, learn, master, synchronize, and comply with all USSOCOM policies around OT&E activities
• Assist the program office with developing the Fielding and Deployment Release (F&DR) staffing packages.
• Ability to direct, coordinate, and manage highly complex development projects.
• Knowledge of Operational Test & Evaluation processes and policies in accordance with USSOCOM Directives

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or other technical degrees w/ relevant experience) from an accredited college or university

Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical discipline, including:

• 5+ years of cumulative experience in a Test Engineer, Test Manager, Systems Engineer, or relevant technical role in support of DoD Acquisition Life Cycle
• 3+ years DoD experience in any of the following areas:
  • Military Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Sensor Systems

• Knowledge of DoD Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) processes, policies, and directives
• Knowledge of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) practices, principles, and techniques
• Knowledge of Test Engineering principles and Design of Experiments methodology

Additional Information
Location: MacDill AFB, FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%