Overview
BlueWater is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Engineer to join our team in support of Space Systems Command Missile Warning. The ideal candidate will lead the engineering and testing efforts for the Next Generation Missile Warning system, ensuring that all testing activities meet the required standards and specifications. This role requires a deep understanding of integrated ground systems, missile warning systems, and agile test methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the testing efforts for Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS), Missile Warning, Missile, Defense, Battlespace Awareness, Technical Intelligence, and data exploitation, ensuring compliance with Space Command and DoD standards and requirements.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment with operationally relevant Next Generation MW capabilities
- Oversee the execution of tests, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Analyze test data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.
- Support the development and maintenance of test documentation, including test procedures, reports, and findings.
- Act as a subject matter expert in integrated ground systems and missile warning technologies.
- Participate in Agile methodologies to enhance testing processes and improve overall project efficiency.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of missile warning trends, technologies, and best practices related to testing and systems engineering.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Minimum of four (4) years of experience in leading engineering and / or testing efforts for complex integrated systems, preferably at Acquisition Category III level.Proven experience with integrated ground systems and missile warning systems.Strong understanding of Agile test methodologies and their application in a testing environment.Demonstrated experience in test planning, risk identification and mitigation, test requirements development, test execution, and test data analysis.Familiarity with Space Systems Command, DoD and other government agency testing standards and practices.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Must possess a TS / SCI Security ClearanceStrongly desire 10 years of experience in SBIRS or Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) domains and 5 years of experience in OPIR Data Exploitation or Battlespace Awareness mission areas and 4 years of testing, integration, and operations support on FORGEBlueWater Federal Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Minimum of four (4) years of experience in leading engineering and / or testing efforts for complex integrated systems, preferably at Acquisition Category III level.Proven experience with integrated ground systems and missile warning systems.Strong understanding of Agile test methodologies and their application in a testing environment.Demonstrated experience in test planning, risk identification and mitigation, test requirements development, test execution, and test data analysis.Familiarity with Space Systems Command, DoD and other government agency testing standards and practices.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Must possess a TS / SCI Security ClearanceStrongly desire 10 years of experience in SBIRS or Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) domains and 5 years of experience in OPIR Data Exploitation or Battlespace Awareness mission areas and 4 years of testing, integration, and operations support on FORGEBlueWater Federal Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the testing efforts for Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS), Missile Warning, Missile, Defense, Battlespace Awareness, Technical Intelligence, and data exploitation, ensuring compliance with Space Command and DoD standards and requirements.Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including risk identification and mitigation strategies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment with operationally relevant Next Generation MW capabilitiesOversee the execution of tests, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.Analyze test data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to key stakeholders.Support the development and maintenance of test documentation, including test procedures, reports, and findings.Act as a subject matter expert in integrated ground systems and missile warning technologies.Participate in Agile methodologies to enhance testing processes and improve overall project efficiency.Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of missile warning trends, technologies, and best practices related to testing and systems engineering.
