TEST TECHNICIAN

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Test Technician to join our team at APG, MD to support our C5ISR Center, RTI Directorate, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Division contract.

Duties:

• Verify and validate the compliance of serial communication messaging of PNT systems.
• Write and submit Test Incident Reports (TIRs) for Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) issues and/or failures.
• Integrate prefabricated kits comprised of HW and SW with military systems and vehicles in support of PNT field tests.
• Assist in the modification, test, and evaluation of GPS receivers, associated cooperative tracking systems, data acquisition and processing systems and equipment; this includes verification of interfaces between PNT Ground Control, Space Vehicles, and GPS Receivers.
• Conduct formal and informal tests to collect data to be analyzed to provide engineering recommendations.
• Support test planning and data analysis activities for formal requirements verification and risk reduction.
• Participate in planning conferences to assess test requirements, relevant conditions, required accuracies, and desired instrumentation coverage.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster professional relationships.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.
• Must be extremely motivated with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks.
• Comfortable in small (~3-4 people) and large (~15-20 people) team environments.
• Experience developing and reviewing test documentation, including TEMPs, TRR briefings, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Compliance Test Software 153 (CTS-153).
• Experience with IS-GPS-153D serial interface standard.
• Experience with Mission Command Systems (JBC-P, MMC) and Tactical Radios.
• Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and software defined radios.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of test experience.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and/or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting / standing at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles (eyes), ear plugs/muffs (hearing), hard hats, and breathing respirators/masks.
• Operate powered vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Lift/push/pull objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds.
• Withstand exposure to noise from operating equipment.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00, annually. This represents the typical range for this position based on experience and other factors.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V