System Test Engineer II

Overview

The System Test Engineer II develops and executes System Test Plans for small, unmanned air vehicles and missiles and their associated subsystems. Testing includes simulator, ground and flight tests, and involves logging and analyzing data and documenting test results.

• Support developmental test and evaluation of sub-systems, model-scale, and full-scale testing. Assist the Flight Test Director during flight tests.
• Determine and communicate subsystem, system and flight test objectives. Develop test cards to verify that those objectives are met.
• Review System Requirement documents to help ensure requirements are concise and testable.
• Participate in test and flight readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefs.
• Ensure test assets are prepared to support testing, including proper configuration of product hardware and software, writing test cards and procedures, and maintaining test equipment.
• Process and analyze test data to determine results. Analyze large data sets using software tools (MATLAB or Excel).
• Capture test activities, fill in data sheets, transfer telemetry files to the network, and enter test failures or anomalies in an issue-tracking system. Summarize test activities and results in reports.
• Determine regression test requirements based on subsystem modifications. Develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures.
• Estimate time required to conduct testing and complete assigned tasks within the project schedule.
• Work with outside test labs and assist technicians during testing as required.
• Receive general instructions on routine work and more detailed instructions on new projects; work within specific requirements to complete tasks under moderate supervision.
• Work on problems of moderate scope, where analysis of situations or data requires considering multiple factors.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action and contribute to meeting project cost and schedule.
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues; typically perform multiple tasks on one project and complete tasks within schedule and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 2–5 years' experience in related industry or projects involving system or flight tests.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages to automate testing is a plus.
• Experience as a pilot or aircrew member would be beneficial.
• Position requires 10–30% travel within the Continental U.S.

• A relevant MS or PhD in a related discipline is preferred.
• Ability to derive test requirements from product specifications and modifications with product development engineers.
• Willingness to learn and expand understanding of wind tunnel test techniques and measurement systems.
• Effective technical communication with experts in test instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Skilled at documenting test plans, procedures, and reports; capable of directing UAV Operators and Observers during flight tests; capturing requirements and reporting results.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad range of duties.
• Strong initiative, ownership of work, and commitment to learning from mistakes to improve performance.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team-focused and collaborative, across disciplines.

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (occasional).
• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather; able to traverse uneven terrain.
• Frequent sitting/standing; use of computer and telephone keyboard; communicating requirements verbally as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs; set up equipment at test site locations.
• Manual dexterity to assemble/disassemble product; ability to throw objects up to 16 lbs over shoulder; maintain visual line of sight of unmanned air vehicles up to 1 kilometer away.

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