Sr Test & Evaluation Specialist at MAG Aerospace

Colony Fairfield, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test and Evaluation, Technical Analysis, T&E Strategy, Tactical Datalinks, Satellite Communications, RF Sensors, Electronic Warfare Systems, Radar Testing, Quality Check Protocols, Risk Assessment, Data Analysis, Requirement Traceability, Root Cause Analysis, Test Readiness Review, Technical Documentation, System Performance Validation

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary MAG Aerospace is hiring for a Test and Evaluation Specialist position which will provide technical support to the Navy Cyber Warfare Developmental Group (NCWDG). Seeking a proficient test engineer to develop and execute quality-check protocols for our products. The role involves analyzing product features, establishing test parameters, devising tailored quality checks, and documenting the final test processes for our quality technicians. Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical analysis, assessment, and recommendations throughout the T&E lifecycle to ensure a comprehensive and successful test program that verifies system performance and validates mission effectiveness. *** MUST BE A US CITIZEN*** ***Requires a current Top Secret security clearance. A CI Polygraph will be required within 6 months.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Review and provide technical assessments of the prime contractor’s top-level T&E strategy documents, including Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), ensuring alignment with program requirements and operational objectives. Conduct in-depth reviews of all detailed test plans for Developmental Tests (DT), Operational Tests (OT), and regression testing. The review shall assess the adequacy of test methodologies, resource planning, and the suitability of the proposed test environments to evaluate key performance parameters. Analyze and provide recommendations on test procedures, ensuring that the step-by-step instructions are clear, safe, and capable of collecting the necessary data to verify system-level requirements. Evaluate the traceability between system requirements and the verification methods and test cases defined in the prime contractor’s test documentation. Support the government in assessing the program’s readiness for test events and provide technical expertise with testing. Support the government-led Test Readiness Review (TRRs) by reviewing entrance and exit criteria, assessing the status of test resources, and providing an independent risk assessment of the program’s resdiness to proceed with testing. During test execution, the contractor shall observe test conduct, document any anomalies or deviations from the plan, and provide real-time consultation to the N4 Lead Engineer and Test Director. Produce “quick-look” reports for the government immediately following significant test events, summarizing observations and preliminary results. Conduct independent analysis of test data to provide te government with an unbiased assessment of the system’s performance. Independently review and analyze test data and format test reports delivered by the prime contractor. This includes processing raw data data to verify the prime’s conclusions. Prepare independent analysis reports for the government that clearly articulate whether the system requirements were met, identify performance shortfalls, and provide supporting evidence from the test data. Identify and report any limitations in the test environment or methodology that may impact the validity or interpretation of test results. Support the government in tracking and assessing the resolution of all identified system deficiencies. Monitor the prime contractor’s deficiency reporting and corrective action system, ensuring that all test failures and anomalies are properly documented. Provide a technical assessment of the prime contractor’s root cause analyses and proposed corrective actions plans for test deficiencies, providing recommendations to the government on their adequacy. Track the status of all open deficiencies and provide the government with a consolidated report on progress toward resolution. Requirements Minimum Requirements Minimum of 10+ (ten) years of specific test and evaluation experience to include strategy and Test and Evaluation Mast Plan (TEMP) Experience in testing tactical datalinks, satellite communications (SATCOM) Experience/understanding of RF Sensors Experience in Test and Evaluation of military ship/aircraft radars and electronic warfare (EW) systems. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical discipline Training: DAU level 1 Test and Evaluation OR DAU level 1 SPRDE, OR DAU level 1 Engineering (equivalent / alternative qualifications equal to the DAU requirement might be taken into consideration on a case by case basis) Clearance: TOP SECRET CURRENT/ACTIVE Possess eligibility for access to be upgraded to a TS/SCI in the NEAR future upon hire - (ALL HIRES WILL MAINTAIN AN SCI - MAG Will Upgrade your TS to TS/SCI - IF YOU POSSES THE BACKGROUND TO BE UPGRADED) Be able to successfully pass a Counterintelligence polygraph examination in the future Possess an investigation that is current within 6 years. Personnel who are enrolled in CE will also be eligible Other Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen. Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. Benefits and Compensation At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $180000 to $200000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute quality-check protocols and T&E strategies to verify system performance and validate mission effectiveness for the Navy Cyber Warfare Developmental Group. Provide technical assessments of test plans, monitor deficiency reporting, and produce independent analysis reports on system requirements.