Description
TMC, a LinQuest company, is seeking a Junior SATCOM Test Engineer to join the team in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Secret clearance is required.
The Junior SATCOM Test Engineer (T&E) will leverage advanced engineering and test methods/capabilities to automate system and subsystem capabilities for the Bounty Hunter SATCOM system solutions. This position will provide technical assistance documenting and presenting strategies/plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the systems engineers and test team
Assist with preparing and reviewing test plans containing such information as type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, and estimated cost of project
Assist with providing testing specifications to program-specific architecture documentation for the BH system.
Assist with providing recommendations on automated testing approaches for the BH system.
Provides test results to program configuration and architecture changes.
Procures test equipment and develops test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integration.
Contribute to creating test plans, test reports, product assessments, and testing procedures to provide accurate, objective, and impartial verification of system tests in support of developmental and operational T&E.
Assist with writing tailored Test Plans and supports the development of the Master Test Strategy. Supports the execution of BH system readiness reviews.
Assist with providing Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications.
Assist with providing support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical priorities.
Contribute to Test Reports per project to document lessons learned after testing and all other applicable information for the SPO and mission partners/users.
Assist with implementing Test tools and DevOps for testing analysis.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related technical field
0 - 2 years of test and evaluation experience
1+ years of experience in engineering disciplines, test procedures and processes, and creating test plans and reports
0-2 years of experience in the following:
Systems integration and systems engineering
Space-ground testing activities
Participating in Operational Assessments; Experience with User Acceptance Testing;
MBTE experience.
Space-related T&E experience
JIRA
Test Management Tool
MATLAB, ModelCenter
Use of model based system engineering concepts
Space and ground systems
Familiarity with component and subsystem reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis to fulfill Test Plans.
Experience with preparing and reviewing test plans containing such information as type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, and estimated cost of project
Experience with coordinating test requirements with fellow engineers or subject matter specialists, other organizations for required tests or facilities
Experience with analyzing and evaluating technical data including instrumentation readings, calculations, deficiency reports, etc. to ensure valid results or obtain weaknesses or failures encountered and probable causes, suggested modification and design changes
Experience with analyzing design and specification proposals of manufacturers to ascertain that they meet specified general requirements; makes recommendations as to feasibility of designs, and other technical phases proposed
Knowledge of instrumentation systems, data collection and reduction techniques, commercial and military standards, and use of management information systems necessary to facilitate testing and evaluation
Proven ability in applying data analysis techniques
Exemplifies our core values
An active Secret clearance is required
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Working knowledge of Software Define Radios
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
DoD IAT Level II must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Exposure with agile/scrum design processes
Experience with Model Based System Engineering or Digital Engineering
Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $71,000 to $100,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits
Why LinQuest?
20 years of excellence from concept to capability.
LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
TS/SCI
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)