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