Developmental Test Engineer - Strategic Communications
- Dayton, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
5%REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Senior-level TEs will require master’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
- Mid-level TEs will require bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
- Junior-level TEs will require a bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
- Must have an active US Secret security clearance; able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI. S. Citizenship.
- Relevant experience must be in support of DOD NC3 systems (preferably with E-4B, NAOC or E-6B Mercury weapons systems).
- Systems engineering or operational experience that includes a fundamental knowledge of how NC3 platforms plan and execute operations.
- Proven ability to conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technologies across a wide variety of test activities.
- Exceptional written and oral presentation skills; including experience presenting technical briefings to senior leaders for internal and external customers.
- Must be willing to periodically travel to contractor EMD sites/labs as required; during active DT&E at EMD sites/labs, travel could surge to 35%.
- Ability to participate in SAOC flight testing; will include requirement to obtain a Class-III flight physical and Physiological Training (if not previously obtained).
- An active Top-Secret clearance is highly desired.
- A working knowledge and experience with advanced communications systems spanning ground, air, and space operational domains; AEHF experience is highly preferred.
- Recent experience with one or more of the following:
- E-4B/NAOC Mission Systems (Technical Control, DSSII-A, SLCS, Comm/Data Operator, SHF Operator, LF/VLF Operator, Battle Staff)
- E-6B/TACAMO Mission Systems (Airborne Communications Technician, Communications Office, Battle Staff)
- SATCOM Operations
- An understanding of developmental test and evaluation processes, specifically, acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including DODI_DAFI 99-103 is highly desirable.
- CCNA and/or Network/Security+ certifications is a plus.
- Perform as member of the SAOC DT&E team charged with executing developmental testing on the Air Force’s newest NC3 platform.
- Apply systems-engineering expertise and NC3 experience to develop rigorous test and evaluations strategies for the SAOC Missions Systems to ensure systems requirements are met.
- Translate weapon systems requirements into comprehensive test strategies with a focus on evaluating functionality and compliance with military specifications.
- Review and compare test data for correctness relative to systems requirements and prepare deficiency reports for formal disposition and possible fixes by the prime contractor.
- Interact with multi-disciplined engineering and test communities to develop strategies for testing SAOC mission systems and validating design methodologies.
- Prepare and report technical test results to ETO leadership, SAOC Program Management personnel and Integrated Test Team (ITT) members as appropriate.
- Complete training as required by the company and government customer.
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule