NAVAIR Test Engineer

Patuxent River, MD, USA | Full Time

NAVAIR Test Engineer

JHNA is currently seeking a talented Test Engineer to join our NAVAIR support team in Patuxent River, MD. This position will require on-site support at NAVAIR, with some allowance for telework/remote work. The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance from NAS Pax River.

Roles/Responsibilities:

Work with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts

Coordinate with testing labs to plan and implement test events.

Create reports, track problems, and report on identified errors.

Configure necessary hardware and operating environments

Support formal test development, integrated software/system level test, Formal Qualification Test (FQT)/Verification & Validation (V&V) test, software build FQT, and segment/system test.

Conduct Verification and Validation (V&V) of standard operating procedures

Perform unit, functional, or system level test of tactical weapon system software.

Maintain and execute routine manual and automated test standards.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.

Bachelors degree in a Technical Discipline.

At least 5 (5) years of experience in the engineering field, as well as experience testing DoD aircraft or weapons systems.

In-depth knowledge of how sensors are used on their resident platforms and sufficient background knowledge and experience to enable the projection of upgraded equipment into future mission requirements.

Ability to evaluate new or revised software that controls/responds to current hardware; evaluate proposed software that will control new hardware and demonstrated ability to test software.

Ability to analyze solutions, estimate problem impact on mission functions and provide an evaluation on the resulting solution.

Knowledge of testing principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.