Test Engineer, Craftsman (ITW/AA)

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Test Engineer, Craftsman (ITW/AA) to work out of Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 1 TES/Det 2.

PAY: $149,000 - $194,000

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeking qualified Missile Warning (MW) subject matter expert or Test Engineer with operational experience in Space Operations that involves detecting, tracking and cataloging near-earth and deep space objects, collision avoidance, laser clearinghouse, and threat processing.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Research system mission and expected performance parameters to build test scope consisting of relevant Critical Operational Issues and Test Measures for: Strategic MW, Theater MW, Air Warning, Legacy Space, Network Operations, and Suitability.
• Identify and create operationally realistic test methods to be used to obtain test data.  Methods may include live fire events, virtual events, Hardware-In-The-Loop events, subsystem testing, digital scenario simulations, or other events as needed.
• Use JMP and Excel to parse test data and conduct data analysis to determine system performance.
• Develop a test approach that includes adequate data sampling to perform definitive statistical analysis.
• Plan and conduct dry runs to validate expected data collection and data analysis methods.
• Develop documentation to include test plans, test execution procedures, data analysis plans, evaluation reports, and required briefings.
• Create surveys to evaluate system acceptability of documentation, training, safety, and other areas as applicable.
• Direct data collection activities and verify all required evaluation objectives are complete.
• Evaluate data and assess system performance using the collected evaluation data, the validated truth data, and the methodologies and tools developed during evaluation planning.
• Submit deficiency reports when problems are identified that limit system performance or for system enhancements that should be incorporated in future system upgrades.
• Write technical reports to accurately describe results and problems encountered during test events.
• Present evaluation results and recommendations for review and comment, ensure all documents and briefings comply with established guidance.
• Assist other analysts by reviewing and providing constructive comments to planning documents, technical reports, final report briefings or other documents and needed.
• Work with a cohesive team of Test Engineers and Operations Research Managers to accomplish operational test planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on weapons systems to ensure installed system upgrades operate as expected and accomplish mission needs. 
• Analyze software and hardware requirements to ensure feasibility of design and applicability to the system under test. 
• Develop thorough test procedures, Test Objective Worksheets, and detailed test plans to ensure new hardware or software upgrades are thoroughly tested. 
• Generate test reports containing data analyses and recommendations concerning the acceptability of the upgrades and any limitations identified. 
• Direct and/or participate in all phases of test management with the emphasis on user requirements, test design and identification of required test tools. 
• Analyze recorded data collected during test evaluations and report out independent findings as prescribed by approved guidance. 
• Confer with other test team members on the acceptability of the test design, analysis results, or final report documentation and provide feedback on other test activities accomplished within the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of combined space mission operational experience and/or technical experience (e.g., test design, analysis, test support in evaluating space operations systems or other technical experience in an operational environment)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of combined space mission operational experience and/or technical experience (e.g., test design, analysis, test support in evaluating space operations systems or other technical experience in an operational environment)
• Familiarity with SPADOC 4C, SPEARR, ATLAS, DECON, DECON , CCIC2S, CMP, CPS, SISP, NDPP, and IRIS systems.
• Experience in Legacy Space.
• Experience with data analysis using Excel, JMP, or other tools.
• Possess or can obtain working knowledge of USAF and USSF test and evaluation directives.
• Able to use data reduction tools to analyze raw data and identify signification system deficiencies.
• Understand how to evaluate common system effectiveness and suitability factors including reliability, maintainability, and availability.
• Background in Test Control, Developmental Testing (DT) or Operational Testing (OT).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Additional experience on military weapons systems, military satellite communications, and/or the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) systems, specifically SPEARR, CPS, CMP, DECON, DECON and SISP. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred; Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of education. 

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 20%

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, USfalcon considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities as well as a candidate’s work experience, knowledge, skills, education, and training.

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

About US: USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.  We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.

Salary : $149,000 - $194,000