Senior Engineer, Software Test & Evaluation (R2714)

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently   
• Maintain a strong understanding of how to use JAMA, ADO  
• Report and communicate test results to the test lead  
• Participate in Test Readiness Reviews & Flight Readiness Reviews  
• Provide pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed software performance  
• Conduct acceptance quality control system testing before flight tests  
• Consistently exhibits substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge/skills to complete a wide range of tasks  
• Design scenario based test cases  
• Conduct multiple tests a day, as defined by the test lead  
• Support test setup, instrumentation upkeep, and test equipment tear down  
• Document and escalate test failures quickly; collaborate with test leads to perform failure analysis and ensure the product continuously improves through all stages of development  
• Work closely with developers to understand the system being tested, data requirements, and potential failure modes of each system release to ensure the earliest possible detection of issues  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience in test engineering with class 3 or larger Unmanned Aircraft Systems  
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expansive knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.  
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.  
• Must understand the fundamental principles of requirement based testing and the value it adds  
• You have a strong and applied understanding of computer networking, Python, Azure Devops (ADO),   
• You have an understanding of Git repositories, Docker containers, Linux, and Windows operating systems  
• You have hands-on experience managing deficiencies, limitations and restrictions in a flight test environment 
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities. 
• Ability to travel  with <3 days notice for time periods of up to 7 days, as required, in support of testing activities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an aeronautics or aerospace related engineering field  
• Deployed Experience with a Class 3 UAS system  
• Experience writing & following Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)  
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive (autonomous driving) industries, working with complex systems and adhering to stringent standards and regulations. 
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly  
• Applied experience using JAMA