Job Description TEST ENGINEER The Test Engineer (intermediate and senior positions) will provide SETA support to Tactical Networks at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. or Ft. Huachuca, AZ RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares and reviews test plans containing such information as type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, and estimated cost of project. * Conducts performance tests and evaluation of items/systems. * Ensures sufficient equipment and resources (e.g. personnel) are available to perform tasks.
Coordinates testing requirements with other engineers or subject matter specialists, other PdMs or organizations for tests or facilities that are required for the test. * Analyzes and evaluates technical data including instrumentation readings, calculations, deficiency reports, etc. to ensure valid results or obtain weaknesses or failures encountered and probable causes, suggested modification and design changes. * Analyzes design and specification proposals of manufacturers to ascertain that they meet specified general requirements; makes recommendations as to feasibility of designs, time and cost estimates, and other technical phases proposed. Knowledge of DoD, DA, acquisition, and ATEC T&E policies and regulations.
Knowledge of instrumentation systems, data collection and reduction techniques, commercial and military standards, and use of management information systems necessary to facilitate testing and evaluation.
Proven ability in applying data analysis techniques.
Ability to develop evaluation strategies to include application of design of experiments and modeling and simulation techniques.
Knowledge of the architecture, protocols, security, network management and physics underlying these systems.
QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in Tactical Network design, integration, automation and documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (additional years of experience may be substituted for intermediate position)

SECURITY CLEARANCE * Active DoD Secret clearance required
TRAVEL * Some travel may be required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Systek values diversity. Job Code: 1073