Test and Evaluation Engineer (NGTS)

Description

What You'll Do:

As the Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will support the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) development team and training device owners in a wide array of responsibilities. NGTS is a highly advanced virtual training system offering Navy and Air Force pilots the ability to train in a mission setting.

This is a 100% on-site position - not eligible for telework.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Developing test verification and validation schedules to ensure adequate access to required personnel and training assets for all testing phases. Testing resources range from in-house lab resources to off-site distributed training centers.
• Preparing and presenting all materials required for the pre and post-testing Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events (e.g., Test Readiness Review, System Verification Review)
• Providing T&E input to other SETR events (e.g., System Requirements Review, Preliminary/Critical Design Review) as needed
• Creating simulation scenarios for the test tools/harnesses to drive test procedures
• Documenting the test case traceability to the requirements specifications to ensure all requirements have adequate coverage
• Test planning for integration testing
• Developing documentation to include test reports, procedures, and plans
• Position may require the ability for limited travel (approx. 10%)

Requirements

Who You Are:

The following education and experience are required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• 4 years of experience in test and evaluation
• Must know US Navy Link-16 functions including, but not limited to, J-Message construction, MIL-STD-6016 interpretation, Joint Network Library (JNL) files, and general datalink usage for both C2 and Non-C2 platforms
• Must be able to integrate Datalink processes into NGTS Live / Virtual / Constructive simulations
• Well-versed with Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP) integration with Link 16
• Demonstrated experience in System of System (SoS) architectures including both datalink and LVC systems
• Must be familiar with the NGTS application
• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• You have professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Your organizational skills are impressive, allowing you to effectively manage competing priorities

Bonus points if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Training systems, aircraft system/subsystem development test and evaluation, or software and hardware for software application development
• Experience with mission systems and training simulators
• Experience with test procedure development, test conduct, and test report development

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned
• Thriving employee culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.