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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 4 hours ago

Test Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test Engineer to join their team at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, to support the SSHINE program for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The role involves providing technical expertise in test and evaluation management, supporting the modeling of systems, and ensuring compliance with DoD testing regulations throughout the lifecycle of space systems.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing direct Test and Evaluation (T&E) management support and technical expertise to AFRL organizations as required

Applying T&E knowledge and experience to support the modelling of systems and subsystems for use by RVEX throughout their development, procurement, and sustainment activities throughout their life cycles; this includes pre/post award project/program T&E M&S tasks

Familiarization with DoD, USSF, and USAF T&E regulations, processes, and procedures to support the design, planning, execution, and analysis phases of test programs and assess the performance of space systems, subsystems, and equipment, as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones

Assisting in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of T&E programs (including any applicable certifications and procedures) to assess the performance of space systems, subsystems, and equipment as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones

Assisting in reviewing/developing/updating applicable program documentation for T&E management requirements across the full spectrum of actions required to award contracts to include, but not limited to pre-award documentation, development of evaluation criteria, development of digital models, evaluation of space system contractor proposals to ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, and post-award documentation actions with a properly signed and approved Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Supporting development of documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance

Performing an advisory role, as required, for program space system contractor source selections on all T&E management related requirements

Supporting all aspects of the platform enterprise and individual test program ITT activities as needed, including interaction with other test organizations including but not limited to platform Combined Test Force, Office Secretary of Defense or the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the operational testers

Recommending, assessing, and assisting in analyzing requirements and objectives as they apply to RAPID, T&E concepts, strategies, and plans

Assisting with the Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for delivered items, models and hardware, and associated plans to include coordination of testing requirements with RAPID, program office customers, contractors, and other agencies

Providing technical analysis support in planning, conducting and participating in PMRs, TRRs, TIM, ICWG, SRR, configuration management reviews/audits, and other technical/programmatic forums as required

Assessing, evaluating, and assisting in analyzing test strategies, requirements, and objectives for issues that specifically impact the availability, performance, safety, interoperability, or capability of the space system or subsystem

Supporting the performance of tradeoff studies and recommending alternative test strategies for RVEX or other approaches to the government

Assisting with preparing, maintaining, updating, and reviewing the full range of test and test-related documentation to include the TEMP, Integrated System Test Plan, ITT Charter, PID, SOC, and all other test plans and reports, as required

Providing recommendations on integrated data processing, software, M&S, and analysis considerations

Assisting the Government with the determination of capability and availability of RAPID, and other major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities and in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of USSF project/program office objectives

Providing recommendations on RVEX adequacy of data collection methodology, instrumentation, and procedures, format data to facilitate computer processing and analysis, and perform first and second-generation data reduction

Providing RVEX improvement recommendations to USSF officials applying working knowledge of data analysis using M&S techniques, computer simulations or other methods as necessary to recommend changes in testing techniques, procedures, or to identify potential areas for further investigation

Maintaining overall knowledge of and stay up to date with test and evaluation best practices, trends, and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the RAPID mission

Qualification

TestEvaluation managementSpace test managementDoD space missionsEngineering support for spaceData analysis techniquesModelingSimulationTest program documentationProfessional relationship managementBest practicesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of test experience on complex defense systems (communications systems is highly preferred)

Experience with DoD space missions and programs

Experience in space test management, test program sets, test execution with test organizations, test resourcing and/or policy at Major Command or Air Staff level

Experience with duties or assignments specifically in support of engineering relevant to space programs

Ability to understand DoD/USSF test processes and documentation

Ability to understand working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred

Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution