Systems Test Engineer Security Clearance

About the Position

Systems/Test Engineer supports the Army Product Developer (PD) organization based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and optimizes life‑cycle engineering/sustainment functions by combining field system sustainment with current operations in quick reaction, urgent operational needs, and direct field support mission areas into the same portfolio of responsibility. This role involves utilizing cutting‑edge tools and technologies such as MATLAB, Python and other relevant software to analyze data received from various sensors, and contributing to the design, execution and evaluation of comprehensive testing strategies.

• Develop, plan, integrate, coordinate, and execute integrated based evaluations for the Army’s C5
  
  ISR systems aligned with program requirements and applicable regulations.
• Provide independent System Evaluation Plans/Reports or System Assessments on the operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of equipment used by contractors, soldiers, and foreign partners.
• Develop test strategies, test and evaluation plans, and concepts; coordinate with Operational Test Command, Capabilities Managers, and Program Managers to ensure completeness of test events and test reports.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of military and civilian stakeholders from across the acquisition community to ensure comprehensive test and evaluations.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in test engineering to enhance test methods and tools.
• Identify, document, and analyze test results to uncover issues; collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve defects and implement corrective actions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Expertise in test and evaluation types and processes
• Familiarity with advanced test automation tools and methodologies.
• Experience with specific analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python
• Experience with CAD and Windchill
• Experience performing system audits and quality inspections
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and operational testing within the Department of Defense.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with various sensor platforms and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience working and testing various sensor systems (EO/IR, Communications, Radar, ELINT/SIGINT, acoustic, command and control systems, etc.)