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Test & Evaluation Engineer 3/4

Mission Systems Integration and Test Engineer on the AEW&C program. Responsible for system level hardware and software integration, ground and flight testing in the System Integration Lab (SIL) and on the 737 AEW&C aircraft. Requires interfacing with systems and software engineers in an IPT environment for the development of test procedures, conduct of system level requirements testing, and test reporting. Tasks include preparation of detailed test procedures for Development Test and Evaluation, and Qualification Tests, test execution, submittal of test reports to the customer. Candidate will participate in finding and documenting problems, working with the IPTs to resolve problems, and conducting retest to verify the problems have been resolved.

Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant

Competencies

General


Collaboration
Works effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees, peers from other teams and/or parts of the organization and occasionally external customers; establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving others and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide help and/or leadership to other teams and/or employees and occasionally external customers when they need assistance.

Customer Focus
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.

Innovation
Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members, interorganizational employees or external customers. Draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines complex ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions; examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization. Technical


EE S/W Test
Basic - Comprehensive knowledge across a wide range of electronic, electrical, software engineering disciplines (e.g. analog and digital circuit design, electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) electrical design, embedded software and microprocessor based system designs, radar and electronic countermeasure ECM design, open and closed loop feedback control systems, and associated test instrumentation. Develops solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, associated with electronic, electrical or software testing, requiring ingenuity and innovation. Works according to established guidelines. Knowledge of mission system/payload, and avionic integration testing principles and techniques, both in the laboratory and ""on aircraft"". Comprehensive knowledge of test software processes such as requirement analysis, code development, verification and validation, and configuration management. Knowledge of electronic, avionic, and embedded software integration laboratory (SIL) setup, and associated hardware and software test processes. Comprehensive knowledge of programming languages, scripts, hardware and software integration, software configuration and development tools. Comprehensive knowledge of computing security and system and software accreditation.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of mission system/payload, and avionic integration testing principles and techniques, both in the laboratory and ""on aircraft"". Works independently. Plans research and development programs and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives associated with electronic, electrical or software test programs.Knowledge across a wide range of electronic, electrical, software engineering disciplines (e.g. analog and digital circuit design, electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) electrical design, embedded software and microprocessor based system designs, radar and electronic countermeasure ECM design, open and closed loop feedback control systems, and associated test instrumentation. Extensive, specialized knowledge of test software processes such as requirement analysis, code development, verification and validation, and configuration management. Knowledge of electronic, avionic, and embedded software integration laboratory (SIL) setup, and associated hardware and software test processes. Extensive, specialized knowledge of programming languages, scripts, hardware and software integration, software configuration and development tools. Extensive, specialized knowledge of computing security and system and software accreditation.

Engineering Tests Techniques
Basic - Intermediate ability to perform engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, weapons separation, propulsion, etc.
Preferred - Advanced ability to perform engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, weapons separation, propulsion, etc.

Flight Test Reporting
Basic - General ability to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports.
Preferred - Advanced ability to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports.

Flight Test
Basic - Basic knowledge of and ability to work within flight test requirements, environment (e.g., Air Traffic Control, Air Space, Duty Day and flight test team) and coordination procedures.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of and ability to work within flight test requirements, environment (e.g., Air Traffic Control, Air Space, Duty Day and flight test team) and coordination procedures. Able to integrate operations in a flight test environment.

Lab Protocols and Procedures
Basic - Complete knowledge of laboratory protocols and procedures. Ability to develop, review, revise and implement laboratory protocols.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of laboratory protocols and procedures. Ability to develop, review, revise and implement laboratory protocols. Extensive and specialized knowledge and understanding of the appropriate application of protocols, procedures and regulations.

Test Conduct
Basic - Complete ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test.

Typical Education/Experience

Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD with proven experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information

Alternatively, a BA or BS degree of a technical nature, from a university, whose curriculum meets the educational requirements of the open position, as determined by the IDS 6L9B AAP 903 Skill Team Leader, will be accepted with evidence that candidate has applied skills/experience to perform engineering level assignments. Ideal candidate should have a background in test and operations in airborne command, control and surveillance platforms; Previous experience with weapons control or battle management operations and requirements verification highly desired.

*** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.***

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