What are the responsibilities and job description for the STRIKE Qualification Test Engineer position at Penta Research?
Huntsville, AL
Full Time
Location
On govt site full time
Travel
40% (this is not notional - this is a real estimate)
Description
· 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, 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 STRIKE 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
Required Degree and Experience
· BS or BA degree
· 10 years test and evaluation experience
· 5 years experience in weapon system qualification testing (can be part of the 10 years above)
· 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 Secret security clearance
Preferred Experience
· Redstone Test Center (RTC) or other lab experience
*Security clearance definitions:
o Active = clearance is currently being sponsored in DISS by government/employer
o Available = clearance is current and available to be picked up in DISS, but not currently sponsored by government/employer
o Expired = DISS status is "Loss of Jurisdiction", meaning the clearance process has to start all over (some call this "TS-SCI eligible")
