Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Electrical Test Engineer - 8905-1

Synthesize system and test requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for system level tests and demonstrations Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of flight hardware integration and test activities. Review test plans, procedures, and reports Witness and verify testing as the Cognizant Engineer Execution of Air Vehicle and integrated sub-system qualification and acceptance testing in preparation for developmental flight testing Integrate hardware, software, and avionics received from sub-system teams Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or test requirements Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables Execute tests and manage and prioritize problems/failures Review and evaluate test results and provide summary reports Work with cross functional, multi-discipline teams at the element, system, and segment level Identify configurations to support test and prototyping of developing Air Vehicle systems Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data Document test results and prepare test status documentation Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues Develop troubleshooting procedures Interface with other internal engineering groups to develop and improve internal processes and procedures Maintain test equipment documentation and follow configuration management requirements Participate in test facility stand-up activities, including operations and process development Working knowledge of system integration (hardware and software) and test principles Principal Systems Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, 6 years of experience with a Master's degree; 4 years with a PhD; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Experience developing and executing integrated hardware and software testing Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements, VCRM and interface and specification documentation Experience with data collection/instrumentation (methods, setup, checkout, and troubleshooting) Experience in troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout) Experience with or workable knowledge of RF communications and signals processing/analysis Experience with or workable knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and ESD protection Active DoD Top Secret/SCI level clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years Experience working with or designing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) or Automated Test equipment (development and execution) Experience with developing/leading technologies and integrating them into aerospace vehicle systems for defense applications Experience with aerodynamic performance of missiles and construction of materials Understanding of aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and control Flight Test Instrumentation design/development experience Experience in design, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting of test cables, test sets and support equipment Experience with Model Based System Engineering with an understanding of DODAF and SysML Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo Experience with LabVIEW and/or UEI Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira) Experience with integration and test of large-scale vehicles or weapon systems Experience as acting Test Conductor/Lead during test procedure execution Familiarity with ICBMs