GENERAL SUMMARY
Creates numerous test plans on complex weapon systems for both internal and external customers. Provides detailed plans, procedures, and documentation for all phases of each system test. Oversees and operates numerous tests, sometimes concurrently. Provides operational and engineering test reports for with supporting documentation to end users. This position will require deployment overseas for a period not to exceed 45 days. Deployment compensation will apply. Work will involve climbing on military equipment, and will require being able to lift, carry, or move items up to approximately forty pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and maintains relationships with developers, military, program management, and external agencies to ensure test objectives and requirement are properly designed.
Executes test plans for the follow: New software development, enterprise integration, function tests, regressions tests, DR verification tests, and any external system or tool requested by the Program Management Office.
Works interchangeably as a subordinate to and as a superior to others depending on the test requirements and scope.
Deploys to OCONUS locations to perform tests as required.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Test Engineer will also fulfill a secondary position as a Subject Matter Expert for the Bounty Hunter Weapon System. Secondary duties and responsibilities below reflect this additional duty position.
Provides system, database, and network administration to the systems.
Tests systems to ensure proper functionality.
Identifies, orders, receives, and tracks parts.
Prepares and coordinates equipment for shipment.
Installs and integrates parts on military systems.
Updates operations and maintenance material as required.
Provide Type-1 Operations and Maintenance Training.
Deploy to numerous AORs for no more than 45 days as sole Field Engineer.
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Required Skills Required Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of related experience required
Operational space, satellite communications, and/or military intelligence experience
Ability to obtain and maintain Security+ CE within 6 months (if not already possessed)
Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Currently active Top Secret clearance with immediate eligibility for SCI required
Ability to lift, carry, or move items up to approximately forty pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years Satellite Geolocation experience
Current Security+ CE certification
Previous Bounty Hunter System operations experience
Computer system/network administration or maintenance experience
Systems engineering experience
Linux experience
Experience preparing, operating, and overseeing systems tests
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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