Systems Test Engineer

Job Description

Test Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite (Closed Area Environment)
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Clearance
Travel: Up to 10%

Position Overview

We are seeking a Test Engineer to support the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control team. This role will focus on requirements verification, system integration, test planning, test execution, and automation efforts within a complex missile defense environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and executing test procedures, supporting software integration and verification activities, and working throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, and test cases
• Support system integration, verification, and validation activities
• Perform manual testing in support of requirements verification efforts
• Create and maintain test artifacts and documentation
• Analyze system requirements, use cases, and design documentation
• Support test execution and capture test results for customer review
• Utilize automation scripting to improve testing efficiency
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and program stakeholders
• Support technical reviews, presentations, and customer discussions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of related experience; OR
• Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; OR
• PhD and 1 year of related experience
• Active, in-scope DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience with system design, requirements development, and use case analysis
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and test cases
• Experience with software testing and/or system integration
• Experience executing manual tests for requirements verification
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS
• Knowledge of Python and test automation scripting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to support a full-time onsite, closed-area work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program
• Experience with Battle Management or Fire Control systems
• Knowledge of systems engineering across the full Systems Engineering "V" lifecycle
• Experience with software development and requirements verification
• MBSE experience and/or INCOSE certifications
• Experience developing systems engineering artifacts such as:
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  • Specifications
  • Use Cases
  • System Architecture Descriptions
  • Trade Studies
  • Technical Design Documentation