Test Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Test Engineer in support of the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office in Huntsville, AL with the objective to provide common integrated fire control across all Army air and missile defense echelons, integrating with the joint architecture, to develop a mission command and fire control system that integrates sensors and weapons into a cohesive warfighting capability. The selected candidate will successfully lead a small team of engineers and operators in planning, coordination, and reporting of Joint and Army Interoperability Testing (JIT/AIC) and Service Level Testing (SLT) of systems such as Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), Air and Missile Defense Planning and Control System (AMDPCS), and/or Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2).

• The ideal candidate will possess expert working knowledge of Army and Joint certification of tactical air defense systems and applicable military standards such as MIL-STDs 6016, 6011, 6018, 6020 and 3011.
• Team duties will include configuration and initialization of test bed/lab tactical systems, test tools and communications systems, and system operation during test execution.
• Duties also include quick-looks and post-test analysis of test data to determine requirements conformance and document discrepancies IAW MIL STDs and System Specifications.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent) and at least 9 years of related experience required; Six (6) years' additional experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one; US Citizenship required.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Working experience and demonstratable leadership ability with Joint Service / Agency Tactical Data Link Interoperability Military Standards testing and certification required. 
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network +, and/or CCNA certification and experience with military radars and/or sensor simulations.
• Experience performing tactical data link interoperability test planning, test execution, post-test analysis and test reporting activities. 
• Experience evaluating air and missile defense system tactical data link implementation capabilities and configuring and operating tactical data link standards conformance test tools such as IES and/or NSITE is desired.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.