Qualification Test Engineer

** ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Cahaba Federal Solutions is a rapidly growing small business specializing in intelligence, prototyping and integration, systems engineering, and technology development. Honored with Huntsville’s Best Places to Work® Gold Award 2024 and recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents®, Cahaba is a trusted partner in advancing national security through innovative solutions to critical challenges. We are committed to supporting our nation's most vital missions with dedication and expertise. Joining the Cahaba team means access to meaningful career growth, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to tackle engaging and impactful work.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an ambitious, highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Qualification Test Engineer to support a Government customer’s test and evaluation team. This is a full-time, Government-site position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and executing Qualification test plans to validate the functionality and quality of complex Army missile systems
• Lead and support component, subsystem, and system-level qualification testing; test types may include Environmental, EMI/EMC, Safety, and Human Factors; Includes on-site TDY testing support, completing training to operate weapon system equipment at test facility and performing Unit Under Test functional checks.
• Ensure execution of test schedule by collaborating with test facility staff and daily status reporting to Government leadership.
• Evaluate systems to ensure they meet military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464)
• Identify potential weapon system issues and defects by performing tests on the system's features
• Report findings to ensure the final product meets specifications, working closely with development teams across the product lifecycle
• This position involves physically climbing on top of military vehicles and weapon systems
• The successful candidate will travel 40% of the time as part of this effort.

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA degree
• 5 years test and evaluation experience in weapon system qualification testing
• Experience with evaluating systems to ensure they meet military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464)
• Must be a US citizen
• Active DoD security clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Redstone Test Center (RTC) or other lab experience

Cahaba’s full-time employees are rewarded with competitive salaries* and an outstanding comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, Guardian vision and dental insurance, company-funded life, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, 11 paid government holidays, generous paid time off, and robust retirement plan solutions.

Employment opportunities at Cahaba Federal Solutions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, to include a candidate’s relevant work experience, location, skills, and certifications.