Test & Evaluation Engineer
$146,000–$194,000 year
On-siteQuincy, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Own, plan, and execute full system level test and evaluation of hardware and software with emphasis on driving design maturation. Conduct shore and sea-based testing, perform initial issue investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action while implementing processes for test documentation throughout the development cycle. Lead a team to conduct testing at private and government-owned ranges, overseeing data collection and initial analysis for systems under test. Provide technical guidance to the Field Operations team, establish test campaign gates and milestones, and collaborate with external partners to ensure successful payload integration. Participate in design reviews and requirements analysis to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
- A genuine interest and 10+ years experience in systems engineering, integration and testing
- 7+ years of experience as a lead test conductor/test director for developmental systems on manned and/or unmanned sea-craft
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems
- Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory
- Previous expertise and working knowledge of Maritime operating rules and regulations
- Strong computer and documentation experience, to include experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
- Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
- Able to work extended hours as required
- Bias for action
- Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- A Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
- Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.
- Working Knowledge with COTs Small Autonomous Systems - autopilot and mission planning software
- Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
- Experience working with maritime personnel and familiar with maritime terminology
- Experience with tactical datalinks
- Experience with multiple different propulsion systems to include air and non-air breathing
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