Job Description

RADAR SYSTEMS TEST & INTEGRATION ENGINEER

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder LLC is a provider of global engineering services since 2006. The company is certified by the Small Business Administration as Native American and woman owned, HUBZone and Small Disadvantaged Business, that has completed projects for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community in 22 countries and 35 states around the globe.

Caribou Thunder is seeking Radar Systems Test & Integration Engineer in San Diego, California, that will support a large Department of Defense contract. The work environment is that of a casual small-company feel but backed by large-company resources and infrastructure. Our diverse systems engineering team is mission-focused while also committed to personal development. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Will be responsible for ensuring the AN/SPY-1 Radar System is operational and available to support Combat System testing during Aegis Modernization Availabilities.  

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: After a successful training period the specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for ensuring the AN/SPY-1 Radar equipment suite, radar control computer program, and equipment interfaces are operational and ready to support all test events.
• Provide AN/SPY Radar System status reports, as required, to the AWS Lead Engineer/ Test Directors.
• Review existing AN/SPY-1 test procedures, recommend changes, and document test procedure discrepancies for future revision.
• Execute Test Procedures and Test Plans as required to demonstrate radar performance for both in port and at sea test events and generate test reports.
• Analyze element test results and report findings as necessary to support those functional tests involving the AN/SPY-1 Radar System.
• Interface with equipment In-Service Engineering Agencies (ISEA), Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) and Software Support Activities (SSA) to research and resolve SPY system anomalies.
• Lead troubleshooting of AN/SPY-1 Radar System equipment, configuration and computer program problems and document discrepancies.
• Ensure AN/SPY-1 radiation safety processes are up-to-date and followed within acceptable OSHA operating limits.
• Support crew familiarization with AN/SPY-1 Radar System equipment, maintenance, and operations.
• Support Fleet Readiness troubleshooting calls.
• Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem.
• Reviews, evaluates, and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.
• Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.
• Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance.
• Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems, and systems.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED

• Active Secret Clearance

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree.

LOCATION

• San Diego, California

ABOUT CARIBOU THUNDER

Caribou Thunder is an established Department of Defense contractor with over 15 years of experience delivering global engineering programs. We offer industry leading salaries as well as world class benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Plans, and 401k offerings. We offer challenging and exciting work opportunities with growth potential, within several Department of Defense contracts and have a turnover level much lower than industry averages due to our tradition of serving our employees with the highest level of support. Caribou Thunder Engineering Services is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, in which hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions. 

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