ICBM Support Equipment Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Qualis LLC is seeking a Test Engineer! This position supports the Air Force with developmental testing of support equipment on the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program. As a developmental Test Engineer, you will plan, execute, analyze, and report test activities to evaluate weapon system performance.

Essential Duties

• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures based on system requirement specifications.
• Identify and define test resources, equipment, and instrumentation required for testing.
• Participate in system requirements and design reviews.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (prime contractors, facilities, government entities, etc.) for test planning and execution.
• Brief government leadership on test plan methodology and associated test and safety risks.
• Oversee test execution and data collection activities.
• Analyze test data in accordance with a developed data analysis plan to evaluate performance against system requirements.
• Document system deficiencies and determine root cause analysis.
• Prepare test reports summarizing test results, conclusions, and recommendations regarding system performance.
• Present findings to technical stakeholders and programmatic decision makers in the form of briefings and reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve test processes, procedures, and methodologies.
• Adhere to all regulations and company policies related to safety, security, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Field or a Master's Degree in an engineering field. 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with DoD weapon systems, acquisition lifecycle, and developmental testing as it relates to systems engineering.
• Experience with specification requirement verification, including functional, performance and interface testing.
• Experience with statistical methods to determine test sample sizing and performance uncertainty.
• Experience with selecting instrumentation to collect test data.
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish work, including ability to work effectively alone and within a group.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and appropriate for the audience.
• be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Desired Experience

• Experience working with DoD organizations, test organizations, and defense contractors.
• Experience working in a secured facility handling classified information.
• Familiarity with development and fielding of ICBM weapon systems.
• Systems engineering experience on a major defense acquisition program, including understanding methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering methods and tools such as Cameo and IBM DOORS.

Other Essential Job Functions

• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of time.

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify