ICBM Support Equipment Test Engineer
About this role
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.
Qualis LLC has a comprehensive benefits package based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements that includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off and Holidays
- Educational, professional development and certification reimbursement.
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and Life Insurance
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.
Company at a glance
Qualis LLC is a Small Business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with a 32-year history as a trusted Air Force, Space Force, Army, Joint DoD, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and Navy partner.
Qualis employees provide award-winning support to complex technical and engineering efforts, helping ensure critical technologies of our most critical programs, products, and systems are acquired, tested, and fully operational when fielded. Our qualifications are deeply rooted in the entire acquisition life cycle for highly complex ACAT I – III, Urgent Operational Needs, and Joint Urgent Operational Needs systems and components in support of the Warfighter, Homeland Defense, and Human Spaceflight. This includes a variety of land, sea, air and space platforms to include training systems for those platforms.
Qualis is in key locations nationwide both CONUS and OCONUS meeting our customers requirements.
Top Benefits
- Professional Growth
- Innovation
- Community Involvement
- Flexible Scheduling
- Family-friendly Work Environment
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