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Astrion · 2 weeks ago

Developmental Test Engineer - Strategic Communications

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

Astrion is seeking Developmental Test Engineers for the Survivable Air Operations Center (SAOC) at the 96 Cyberspace Test Group. The role involves executing developmental testing on the Air Force’s newest NC3 platform and developing rigorous test and evaluation strategies to ensure systems requirements are met.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Britteny Turner

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

DOD NC3 systems experienceSystems engineering knowledgeData analysis skillsAdvanced communications systemsDevelopmental test processesCCNA certificationNetwork/Security+ certificationExceptional presentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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)

Preferred

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