Test Specialist/Engineer, Junior to Intermediate

Tactical Engineering & Analysis•San Diego, CA

1d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Test Specialist/Engineer is responsible for supporting laboratory, ground, and flight test events to verify MIDS JTRS and airborne ATDL system compliance with MIL-STD-6016, STANAG 5516, and program-specific performance requirements. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organization's goals by developing detailed test plans and procedures, conducting interoperability and waveform testing, analyzing message traffic and performance metrics, and documenting deficiencies to support corrective action and regression testing. This position will directly impact program qualification, interoperability certification, and fleet fielding timelines through disciplined test execution, data-driven analysis, and comprehensive technical reporting.

Requirements

Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written.
Test and Evaluation Methodologies
Technical Writing
Troubleshooting
Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)
Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort.
Reading, writing and comprehension of technical documentation and manuals
Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel
System or software testing
Computer system networking and interfacing protocols used in commercial and military communications systems
Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort.
Specifications and requirement documentations required for test development.
GED and/or equivalent years of experience
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred BS STEM Degree
An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and tear down the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems.
Execute test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation.
Generate test scripts within systems to support execution of test procedures.
Participate in the development of Test Plans and Test Procedures. This includes identifying test objectives and determining methods of evaluation.
Decompose test requirements from various systems and interface specifications to test specific capabilities of a system.
Apply standard troubleshooting techniques and utilize common data analysis tools to support the validation, root-cause and troubleshooting of issues observed or documented during testing.
Participate in generating required test reports and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS), and provide to the Project Lead.
Participate in identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed.
Participate in data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed.
Support in the training of junior members of the team.
Periodically stand-in as Event Lead to support during testing or may lead a small team.
Participate in the development of test plans and procedures. Execute test cases, analyze results, and ensure thorough documentation of findings.
Set up, operate, and tear down test architectures for assigned systems and subsystems, ensuring readiness for test events.
Apply standard and intermediate troubleshooting techniques. Utilize common data analysis tools to validate results and assist in root-cause analysis of issues identified during testing.
Generate and maintain test scripts to support the execution of test procedures, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
Review the Identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed.
Prepare and review test documentation, including Status Reports, Trouble Reports (TRs)/Test Observation Reports (TORs), and final test reports. Ensure compliance with required formats and accuracy of content.
Provide regular updates on test progress and issues to project leads and stakeholders. Escalate significant issues that may impact schedules or resources.
Break down test requirements from system and interface specifications to develop targeted test cases and ensure full coverage of system capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support all phases of the test program. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.
Identify and recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and team efficiency based on experience and analysis of past activities.
Assist in coordinating lab asset requests and managing configuration changes to support test events.