Translate customer contractual needs and requirements into targeted test solutions that acknowledge schedule and budget constraints.
Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for segment testing.
Coordinate integrated testing activities across teams and disciplines.
Support the development of the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP) for the Command Systems segment.
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure the test program is complete.
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system-level evaluations.
Oversee supplier test activities in support of verification and validation efforts.
Develop proof-of-concept test methodologies to enable early risk reduction testing and build confidence in engineering solutions before formal verification and validation.

Convert contractual requirements into actionable element test solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Lead creation and execution of broad test plans, procedures, and segment testing timelines.
Coordinate comprehensive, integrated testing efforts across the program.
Assist in shaping the Integrated Test Plan for the Command Systems segment.
Assess test requirements to ensure a complete testing program.
Conduct technical analyses of entire systems and deliver system-level evaluations.
Manage supplier testing activities in support of verification and validation.
Develop early-risk reduction test concepts to validate engineering approaches ahead of verification and validation phases.

Principal Systems Test Engineer: 5 years with a Bachelor's in Science; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer: 8 years with a Bachelor's in Science; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance or higher (issued within the last 6 years) and eligibility for Special Access Program certification.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in developing integrated test plans and procedures.
5+ years of demonstrated EMI/E3 test planning and execution experience.
Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, DOORS database usage, requirements decomposition and allocation, and design/analysis processes.

US citizenship with an active Secret clearance or higher (issued within the last 6 years) and ability to obtain Special Access Program certification.
5+ years of experience in developing integrated test plans and procedures for Principal level; 8+ years for Senior Principal level; substitution of 4 years of experience for a degree is possible.
5+ years of EMI/E3 test planning and execution experience.
Understanding of systems engineering, DOORS, requirements decomposition and allocation, as well as design and analysis principles.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field
Active Top-Secret clearance or higher with SAP eligibility
Experience developing and overseeing an Integrated Test Plan (ITP)
Experience creating and managing a supplier Statement of Work (SOW)
Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and familiarity with CAMEO
Experience with AF Test Directive 99-103
Experience with ICBMs or DOD programs

Principal Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer

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