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F/A-18 A-G Mission Systems Cognizant Test Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsibilities include and may not be limited to tasking that impacts the design and fual operation of hardware, software, and computer interfaces. 

  • Test and evaluate aircraft systems using system engineering principles to optimize performance, cost, quality, safety. 
  • Research and develop test objectives to determine if system requirements have been achieved in accordance with approved Functional Requirements Documents (FRD’s) 
  • Conduct developmental lab, flight, and ground testing of system hardware and software. 
  • Develop and document test points and test procedures for hardware and software components, and evaluate system performance. 
  • Monitor system deficiencies to determine problems, and retest corrected problems to ensure proper software functionality. 
  • Responsible for post-mission report writing, submission of Software Anomaly Reports (SAR’s), data collection, analysis, and posting of data to the common data sharing system. 
  • Maintain oversight of system requirements and provide inputs to applicable planning documents and test plans. 
  • Required to participate in weekly meetings supporting the Mission Systems Task Team, SCS leads, Product leads, system developers, and contractors. 
  • Review and provide inputs/recommendations on system requirement documents (NATIP, TEMP, MSOFD, MPOFD, FRD, etc.) to ensure accuracy. 
  • Learn and maintain proficiency in the use of data analysis tools, systems, and software programs. 
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to local and external personnel at other designated test sites including NAWCAD-Patuxent River and NAWCWD-Pt. Mugu.  
  • Position will require occasional travel. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance . 
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Required: HS Graduate/GED w/10 years experience
  • Ability to operate under tight date-driven schedules
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work within team structure
  • Secret clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience with Mission Planning Systems (JMPS)
  • AA/AS w/4 years experience
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