Principal Air Force Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Verificat

Principal Verification And Validation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our team at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This critical role supports the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), which is a high-fidelity virtual environment used for man in the loop mission simulation. The JSE is used for high-end pilot training and test in support of acquisition decisions for a variety of new and existing platforms. The role will have significant impact on how these activities are performed by USAF, going forward. It focuses on ensuring the rigor and fidelity of this next-generation simulation environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of V&V methodologies applied to complex simulation and software-intensive environments, with a strong emphasis on tactical aircraft systems. This role requires an individual capable of guiding V&V efforts from requirements decomposition through test execution and reporting, ensuring traceability and accuracy.

Roles & Responsibilities

• V&V Expertise & Strategy: Ensure the fidelity and realism of the virtual environment, aircraft platforms and mission systems within the JSE through continuous, rigorous test. Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive V&V test programs, ensuring the delivered simulation capability meets user needs. Develop V&V test plans/test protocols that are clear, executable and ensure traceability to requirements.
• Test Design & Execution: Write V&V test plans, generating detailed test cards/test procedures, and provide detailed inputs to Operations Engineers for execution planning and scenario development. Participate in test execution, providing expert inputs to the test team, answering test card and test plan questions and working with JSE operators to execute scenarios efficiently to meet test objectives.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, organize, and document test results. Identify, document, and track observed discrepancies/defects. Possess a high level of understanding of data required to meet test point objectives. Condition and analyze raw simulation data, using Python and MATLAB. Perform in-depth data analysis to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot simulation anomalies, and determine root causes of V&V failures or inconsistencies. Write data reports and test reports for presentation to customers for their specific use cases. Provide requirements to Data Processing for data package composition and delivery to customers.
• Technical Guidance & Collaboration: Rapidly assimilate system-under-test and JSE SME level system knowledge. Represent the V&V function by providing engineering support for system requirement reviews, preliminary/critical design reviews, and other programmatic reviews. Represent the interests of JSE Developmental Test & Training Ranges (DTTRs) at stakeholder meetings. Coordinate across multiple teams and organizations. Mentor junior employees and actively participate in their professional development. Collaborate closely with test aircrews and operational subject matter experts to gather feedback and ensure the JSE accurately reflects operational realities and test requirements.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and needs. Travel may be required for execution at other JSE facilities.

Qualifications & Education

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years executing V&V related activities within a research, development, or test environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of test measures and advanced test techniques relevant to simulation and software-intensive environments.
• Thorough working knowledge and practical experience with DoD Test and Evaluation processes within major acquisition programs.
• Experience writing test plans, generating test cards based on test plans, and briefing and executing test cards.
• Experience participating in V&V test activities in software intensive or simulation environments.
• Proficiency with common V&V Software tools, including Python and MATLAB
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as persuasion skills to advocate for various stakeholder needs

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in flight test as a discipline engineer or test conductor
• Experience using Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) or Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS) simulator software.
• Exposure to Modeling & Simulation concepts & Standards (e.g., JSE Framework, AFSIM).
• Familiarity with requirements management software (DOORS, Jama), Test Management, and Defect Tracking (JIRA).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical), Computer Science, or other science-based curriculum from an ABET accredited program required
• OR Bachelor's degree with relevant career & job-related experience
• Master's degree in an Engineering or related field is preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active SECRET clearance is required
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and is highly desired
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI with Special Access Program (SAP) access clearance as a condition of employment

Travel:

• Up to 20% travel may be required to support customer testing events or related activities.

U.S. Citizenship is required. The pay range for this position in California is $130,000/year to $170,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.