Strategic Communications Test Engineer - Mid-Level - TGS

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-3 Strategic Communications Test Engineer for the Cyber TMAS II contract, supporting the Air Force.

The 46 Test Squadron Data Links Test Flight (46 TS/TGBC) Strategic Communications Element at Eglin AFB FL is looking for a new member to conduct test planning, execution and data analysis on strategic systems. 

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide unique opportunities to learn from on-the-job training with other team members and in-house training for the unique technology areas.

We realize that few will have all qualifications needed to support the systems under test, but we are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn and works well in a team environment.  Position responsibilities can span from test planning, developing test cards or scripts, test execution, data collection and analysis to report writing working toward project leadership positions. 

This position requires in office work and travel to locations within the continental United States. 

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL   

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 25-50%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education
• Eligible for a Secret and Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Interim Secret clearance required prior to starting employment.  S. Citizenship.
• Relevant technical and/or operational experience with satellite-based communications networks or other satellite-centric operations.
• Ability to organize information from multiple sources and distill that into a consolidated / congruent message.
• Ability to run test procedures, execute test scripts, and collect data for post-test analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing and authoring documents such as briefings, plans, reports, executive summaries, white papers, staff actions, data management and analysis plans.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually without continuous direction (proactive).
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Ability and willingness to brief senior leadership on plans and results of test events
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
• Organizational, communication and decision-making skills
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS 25% - 50% of the time.
• Self-motivated.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Relevant technical and/or operational experience with NC2 systems.
• Technical and/or operational experience with satellite systems such as Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency, WGS or other satellite operations.
• Applicable knowledge of and experience with Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT), Design of Experiments (DoE), and data analysis and project management, as it applies to developmental and operational testing of military satellite communications systems.
• DoD acquisition experience related to test and evaluation processes.
• Familiarity with missions and systems supported by U.S. Space Force, U.S. Strategic Command, Space & Missile Systems Center, Defense Information Systems Agency, or Joint Terminal Engineering Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides test planning support, including development of an integrated Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategy, to identify the availability of test resources, track risk factors to facilitate the program’s acquisition strategy and assess readiness for Operational Test.
• Authors and coordinates Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E)-related documentation to include test plans, test procedures, test reports, and briefings.
• Plans and/or participates in program and DT&E and Cybersecurity-related meetings to include test readiness reviews, working groups, teleconferences, and Integrated Test Team (ITT) discussions.
• Assists the government in test oversight during contractor testing; supports the ITT to make technically informed and objective judgments during contractor testing and government DT&E.
• Test Lead for planning, executing, and reporting on required DT&E events to include preparing and briefing Test Readiness Reviews and report development meeting stringent guidelines as defined by program-office leadership when producing test-related artifacts.
• Coordinates applicable resources, activities, data and documentation with Participating Test Organizations (PTOs) and stakeholders as required.
• Ensures safety concerns, deficiencies, and watch items are tracked and reported.
• Travel to various sites to participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities.
• Reviews Technical documentation to gather data on which systems will be designed and supported.
• Attends or hosts meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and recommendations.
• Supports any additional test activities as assigned by the Element and TGBC leadership.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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