Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level at Astrion — Eglin Air Force Base, USA | Base Career

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Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Command and Control Test Engineer Mid-Level located at Eglin AFB, FL.

Our tactical integration Command and Control team is searching for new test engineer professionals that can help us design and execute test events.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you.

We provide several opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications.

We are looking for people that have a system engineering foundation and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required areas.

Position responsibilities can span from customized test configurations to lab infrastructure support.

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB as a member of a Command and Control (C2) Element.

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
An active Secret Clearance adjudicated within the past five years with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Familiar with DoD Joint Fires Coordination systems and concepts.
Experience with Command and Control/Battle Management Systems.
Basic understanding of networking principles.
Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 30% of the time.
Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team with minimal supervision.

Perform as a member of the 46 TS C2, Test Team.
Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs, product development contractors, and Field Service Representatives.
Plan, execute, and report on Command and Control systems/equipment/protocols that employ Air Base Air Defense Systems
Test and evaluation for battle management systems.
Proficient with radar fundamentals, sensors, apertures, receivers, signal processors, transceivers, and data format types.
Familiar with radar operations and electronic counter measures.
Familiar with various radios networks and tactical datalinks.
Familiar with various network, compute, and/or routing/switch devices to include Cisco, Juniper, etc.
Engage in technical engineering roles, review customer requirements, and participate in test planning.
Perform engineering roles, review customer requirements and participate in test planning.
Develop and manage test plans and procedures, schedules, execute a test within the constraints of customer requirements, and produce timely test reports.
Capable of performing as a team member in the planning and execution of “system of system” testing.
Author technical documents, conduct briefings and formal presentations.
Travel to locations, as required, to conduct tests, collect, and reduce data.

Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level