What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test & Evaluation Engineer position at Acara Solutions?
ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have a contract to hire position available
Test & Evaluation Engineer
**Active Secret clearance is required**
- As a CWL Test & Evaluation Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the success of our projects.
- Collaborating with CWL and MTWS engineers to conduct testing and integration.
- Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups within Progeny and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.
- Identifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.
- Operating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.
- Developing and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.
- Reporting to a supervisor or manager, demonstrating high autonomy in your work.
- This role may need intermittent travel, both independently and as part of a team, to support test events in partner and government labs and shipboard installations in domestic and international locations.
- Crafting comprehensive test procedures.
- Proficiently utilizing electrical measurement tools, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Conducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.
- Performing installations, rip-outs, testing, and validation of tactical systems.
- Assisting in configuring the lab with relevant drawings and port maps.
- Supporting informal and formal test events and other customer-driven test activities.
- Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Occasional travel to submarine home ports for Field Services activities.
- Supporting the Logistics team in the development of installation and operation procedures.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science or Mathematics.
- Minimum of 2 years experience with AN/BLQ-10, AN/BYG-1, Submarine Weapon Launchers, or AN/BQQ-10 systems.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Master's Degree.
- Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- General knowledge of network configurations, operations, and commands.
- Navy or Submarine experience.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- Active Secret DoD Clearance.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
- Ability to lift to 45 pounds.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
