Integration & Test Engineer SME

About the role

The customer is responsible for capability development and development planning. The Integration & Test Engineer will work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, execute, assess, and document Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT) of tactical command and control (C2) systems. This position will be co-located with the customer at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) or Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The majority of the work will be performed in the customer workspace. Some travel is expected (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Stand up Integrated Test Team (ITT) Charter for developing and managing the T&E Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and other required documentation, as well as forming subgroups and identifying T&E resource requirements.
• Aid in developing the T&E Strategy that integrates policy, program requirements, cost & resource estimates, evaluation framework, and overall schedule to accomplish program goals.
• Cook up the planning, management, and oversight of DT/OT activities and maintain oversight of Contractor and Participating Test Organization (PTO) T&E activities supporting the program.
• Document test activities, including writing test reports, analyzing test data, and making recommendations to the Lead Engineer and leadership.
• Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Government policies, directives, standards, handbooks, and pamphlets as well as DoD-adopted industry standards relating to security is highly desired.
• Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas: tactical sensors, missile defense effectors, tactical data link networks, sensor/effector integration, aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s framework, directives, and policies.

Requirements

• 14-20+ years of engineering experience, with a focus on developmental test or operational test (DT/OT).
• Knowledge of DoD T&E policies, practices, procedures.
• Experience in writing/translating test documents such as TEMP, DT/OT plans.
• Experience with ACAT I/II acquisition programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with military communication systems, DoD standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in a dynamic, agile work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly translate client technical needs into technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute, lead, and complete tasks; drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.

Skills

• Must have a demonstrated ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Government policies, directives, standards, handbooks, and pamphlets as well as DoD-adopted industry standards relating to security is highly desired.
• Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas: tactical sensors, missile defense effectors, tactical data link networks, sensor/effector integration, aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s framework, directives, and policies.

Benefits

Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.