Overview

i3 is seeking a Test Engineer to assist in the development, coordination and staffing of Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) which may include Design of Experiments (DoE) & Developmental Evaluation Framework (DEF) strategies. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

The TUAS Test Engineer is responsible for providing Test Engineering expertise in support of evaluation and qualification of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. Coordinates with external test agencies such as the Redstone Test Center and the Army Test and Evaluation Command to plan and execute both system-level and component test programs required for the qualification and characterization of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. Familiar with the DOT&E processes for planning and executing Operational Test Events. Provides Subject Matter Expertise in typical military aviation qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-464, and the AMACC. Supports the development of Test and Evaluation Master Plan documents. Conducts reviews of test plan and test report documentation. Effectively communicates with TUAS personnel, PM UAS and PEO functionals and staff, prime contractors and suppliers, user representatives, and Army airworthiness personnel. Prepares and delivers reports and briefings to senior management describing program status, issues, analyses, findings, results, recommendations, and conclusions as appropriate. The candidate will support the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Product Office (PO). 

Additional responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Plan, document, coordinate, manage, execute, and report Test and Evaluation (T&E) functions for a weapon system.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, or evaluate requirements within a Statement of work for a weapon system.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, or evaluate requirements within a Specification in a weapon system acquisition process.
• Ensure a weapon system is within compliance of its lower level requirements (i.e., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/464, AMACC).
• Developing T&E unique requirements (i.e., Critical Operational Issues and Criteria; Measures of Effectiveness; or Measures of Performance) for a weapon system modification or new design.
• Perform requirements traceability from a Capability Production Document/Capability Development Document to a system specification or a system specification to a test plan.
• Execute and/or coordinate system performance level testing (example: aviation flight, system of systems, command and control, network, software, etc.) in support of a program office test program.
• Execute developmental testing (DT) of systems, subsystems, components, or associated systems qualification in support of a weapon system to determine conformance with test requirements (i.e. Transportability, Mobility, E3, Climatic, NBC Analysis, High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP), Cold Environments, Tropic Environments, etc.).
• Developing, coordinating, or maintaining test plans, test procedures and/or test reports for an acquisition weapons program component, subsystem, system or System of Systems.
• Develop and/or update a Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) in support of a weapon system program.
• Support operational testing such as: Limited User Test (LUT), Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), or Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E).
• Support a T&E Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT) in the development of a test program for a weapon system.
• Development of T&E strategies and crosswalks of Capability Development Document (CDD) / Capability Product Document (CPD) requirements through the T&E process, evaluate testability of requirements & develop methodologies for the testing of these requirements.
• Test Management & Support of test planning, coordination, execution, safety releases, airworthiness, frequency allocations, development of detailed test plans, data collection plans, data management plans, data analysis plans, test reports, quick-look briefings, test readiness reviews, and resource allocation management for but not limited to the following: system and system of systems (SoS) performance, climactic, transportability/mobility, E3, NBC analysis, dynamics, safety, reliability, air drop, lethality, airworthiness, command & control (C2) environments, missile open air & live fire, aviation flight/ground, integrated & standalone sensors testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required. Addiitonal years of experience may substitute for degree. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of U.S. Army aviation-related technical experience is required. UAS experience is highly desired.
• Program Management Office experience desired.
• Professional experience using Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word is required.
• Candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter that thrives in a dynamic team environment.
• Candidate must possess a proven ability to develop and provide reports to management.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain such is required.

About i3

Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

• We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
• Our focus is to leave our team members and customers better than we found them.
• Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3:

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!