C-UAS Test Engineer

Job Description

Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations.
Support the development of front-end and back-end software.
Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project.
Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a strong written narrative to support technical analysis.
Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation.
Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down.
Safely fly/operate small drones.
Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U.S.
Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team.
Responsible for target placement, target configuration, and target operator instructions and guidance.
Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations.
Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience is required OR more than 4 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
• Experience with test design and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of test methods and methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes
• Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed
• Minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one

Desired Skills

• Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired
• Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired
• Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels
• Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users
• Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing
• Group 1-2 UAS

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Pay

$74,800.00 - $130,900.00

Schedule

Not specified

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits

Parsons

Equal opportunity employer

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