Test Engineer

Job Title

Test Engineer

Hill AFB - Clearfield, UT

• Provide support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in developmental test & evaluation (DT&E) activities for Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) missile systems.
• Support developmental test & evaluation oversight of Weapon System physical security system and protection activities to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Test Teams (ITTs), Working Groups (WGs), and other meetings as appropriate.
• Perform duties as Test Working Group Co-Chair as assigned.
• Plan, schedule, and report all test activities for area of responsibility.
• Witness designated testing and perform independent assessment and analysis of technical data and test results using knowledge of the requirements and traceable performance parameters.
• Report, validate, prioritize, process, and monitor Deficiency Reports.
• Write, review, and provide comment on applicable test plans/reports.
• Perform analysis of test data and write assessment reports as applicable.
• Serve as a test team participant in the development of overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP), recommendation for Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) readiness, and other technical documents.
• Support development of Participating Test Organization (PTO) agreements for the Physical Security team.
• Coordinate and facilitate integration and communication between Sentinel CTF, Sentinel Program Office (SPO), and Prime Contractor.
• Participate in all T&E phases outlined in the DoD Test and Evaluation guidebook and applicable documents (e.g. AFMAN, DAFI, etc).
• Prepare and coordinate documents for Technical Review Board (TRB) and Safety Review Board (SRB) and present/brief as applicable.
• Follow up on any actions during TRB/SRB to ensure actions are documented and resolved prior to Test Readiness Review (TRR) and test execution.
• Document the accomplishment of SRBs, overall risk assessment, and any associated actions.
• Provide guidance, training, and monitor developmental progress of junior test engineers as assigned.
• Work with the Director of Test Engineering and SPO Test Managers to ensure appropriate IPT and Prime Contractor Leads are included in project completion.
• Provide support and advocate integrated approaches of Sentinel CTF efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in program/test management (six years’ experience can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree if waived by the government).
• Experience in program/test management and developmental test & evaluation oversight.
• Ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group; fast-paced environment with emphasis on prioritizing multiple projects.
• Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
• Experience in conflict resolution within multiple teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and risk minimization skills.
• Security Clearance:
  Must hold a Secret DoD security clearance and be able to receive a Top Secret as required.

• Experience in working with AFNWC organizations, designated test organizations, and/or prime contractors.
• Familiarity with test and evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Familiarity with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment.
• Experience working on DoD test programs and with Physical Security System (PSS) components, hardware, software, engineering and design.
• Background in physical security systems designs and facility protection concepts.

• Work location is on-site at Hill AFB.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15%.

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

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