Test Engineer

Test Engineer

K 's Defense Systems Engineering (DSE) unit provides technical solutions in systems engineering, AI, C6

ISR, and missile defense for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Supporting defense modernization across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, DSE ensures customer satisfaction with expertise in scientific research, engineering, and mission operations.

• Work with Air Force major commands (MAJCOM), system program offices (SPOs) and other related engineering offices.
• Conduct research, development, test and evaluation to determine operational suitability and effectiveness of candidate developmental sensors and systems addressing modernization requirements identified in the Annual ANG Weapons System Modernization Priorities Book, Air Force Reserve Modernization Book and requirements from AATC by MAJCOMs.
• Evaluate reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, and interoperability (RMQSI) support for weapons systems: KC-135, C/LC/ EC/HC/MC-130, C-5, C-17, E-8C, F-16C/D, A-10C, HH-60G, F-15C/D, MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), Command & Control (C2), and support equipment for ARC assets.
• Assist and provide expertise with System Acquisition Planning and Management, Systems Interoperability Assessment, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Implementation, Logistics Management and Planning Tools, Sustainment Management Planning, Integrated Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Test Planning, and Affordability and Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
• Author test plans and reports examining key components such as technical orders, tools/support equipment, training, and manning to ensure programs under test are operationally deployable.

• Knowledge of the military maintenance organizational structure and operational functionality of aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of the aircraft organizational structure and operational functionality of Mission Generation (MG) functions.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Current Secret or higher clearance level.

• Bachelor's Degree in aerospace sciences or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience, including 3 years of leadership roles.
• Research and program management skills in defining problems and establishing formal requirements, researching solutions, and including new technology.
• Familiarity with Air Force SPO procedures and logistics systems.
• Knowledge of the Annual ANG Weapons System Modernization Priorities Book and Air Force resources.

• Competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.