Mission Planning Systems Test Engineer
AVIAN LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
Job Description
Overview:
AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is an employee-owned, entrepreneurial-spirited company where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.
We are resourceful, responsive and reachable for various government and commercial clients in program, financial, and logistics management; engineering and systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned systems; workforce development and training; communication strategy and graphic design.
The type of work we do is a direct result of the creativity of our team, and the talents they bring. But in the end, we are all driven by the purpose of taking care of those around us.
We’re seeking people that are passionate and excited about creating well-crafted products and memorable experiences with our customers. We are not in the market of automated transactions; we build lasting relationships. Responsibilities:
Required Experience:
Required Education:
AVIAN is searching for a Mission Planning Systems Test Engineer to support include planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting for testing of E-2D capabilities in support of mission effectiveness. Tasking may include similar support of capability-specific testing using Mission Based Test Design processes. Applies engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. This position applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, design, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is an employee-owned, entrepreneurial-spirited company where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.
We are resourceful, responsive and reachable for various government and commercial clients in program, financial, and logistics management; engineering and systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned systems; workforce development and training; communication strategy and graphic design.
The type of work we do is a direct result of the creativity of our team, and the talents they bring. But in the end, we are all driven by the purpose of taking care of those around us.
We’re seeking people that are passionate and excited about creating well-crafted products and memorable experiences with our customers. We are not in the market of automated transactions; we build lasting relationships.
- Support mission planning system testing with the purpose of quantifying system requirements, suitability, and effectiveness for the intended mission and/or assess the ability of the system to meet mission objectives.
- Engage and coordinate with other AEA test and mission planning systems development organizations and teams as needed to support test.
- Support developmental test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting in accordance with NAVAIR test processes.
Required Experience:
- least 5 years of professional engineering experience in research, analysis, planning, designing, developing, testing or evaluating systems. At least 3 years’ support of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems. Highly desire specific experience in radar systems associated with any of the following aircraft: E-2C/E-2D, F/A-18, EA-18G and MH-60R. Alternatively, Highly Desire specific experience in integrated fire control systems and/or tactical data link networks, phased array radar, and/or electronic warfare systems (Aviation or Surface Navy considered).
Skills Desired:
- Navy Test Wing Atlantic test and evaluation processes, interoperability, system of systems, mission systems integration, mission based testing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills is essential.
- Testing of data links, airborne radar, and/or data fusion is preferred.
- Knowledge of phased array radars, radar theory and electronic warfare highly desired.
- Knowledge of tactical data links, including Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and/or Link-16 highly desired.
- Knowledge of and test experience with E-2 Hawkeye systems and/or the Air Warfare and Surface Warfare mission areas is highly desired.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline, Physics, or Math. .
- Education substitution: 6 years additional work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree
