Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer - 15211*

The Sentinel program requires a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead air vehicle level integration, testing, and checkout activities, collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams. This on-site role is based in Roy, Utah, with travel to test facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize system and test requirements into verification criteria, test objectives, success criteria, and resource needs for system level tests and demonstrations.
• Support the development of test requirements, detailed integration test plans, test procedures, TRRs, test data, and test reports.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers to support flight hardware integration and testing activities.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Witness and verify testing as the Cognizant Engineer.
• Plan and execute Air Vehicle and integrated sub-system qualification and acceptance testing in preparation for developmental flight testing.
• Integrate hardware, software, and avionics from sub-system teams.
• Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups.
• Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, procedures, or test requirements.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers, and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings with customers and contribute to a broad range of program deliverables.
• Execute tests and manage and prioritize problems and failures.
• Review and evaluate test results and prepare summary status reports.
• Work with cross-functional, multi-discipline teams at the element, system, and segment levels.
• Identify configurations to support test and prototyping of developing Air Vehicle systems.
• Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data.
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation.
• Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues and develop troubleshooting procedures.
• Interface with other internal engineering groups to improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain test equipment documentation and follow configuration management requirements.
• Participate in test facility stand-up activities, including operations and process development.

Requirements

Principal Systems Test Engineer: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or 6 years with a Master’s degree; 4 years with a PhD; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program SAP approval within a timeframe determined by the company.
• Working knowledge of system integration (hardware and software) and test principles.
• Experience developing and executing integrated hardware and software testing.
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements, VCRM, and interface and specification documentation.
• Experience with data collection and instrumentation (methods, setup, checkout, and troubleshooting).
• Experience in troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software.
• Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of employees and management.

Technologies

• DOORS
• Cameo
• Confluence
• Jira

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance and Start

• Clearance Required for Start: Yes
• Clearance Type: Secret

Travel

Yes, 25 percent of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance granted or reinvestigated within the last 6 years
• Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE or Automated Test Equipment development and execution
• Experience developing and integrating technologies into aerospace vehicle systems for defense applications
• Experience with aerodynamic performance of missiles and related materials
• Understanding of aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and control
• Flight Test Instrumentation design and development experience
• Experience in design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of test cables, test sets, and support equipment
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering including DoDAF and SysML
• Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo
• Experience with Atlassian tools Confluence and Jira
• Experience with integration and test of large-scale vehicles or weapon systems
• Experience as acting Test Conductor or Lead during test procedure execution
• Familiarity with ICBMs

Compensation

Salary: USD 89,400 - 167,500 per year.