Test Engineer - Applied Embedded Systems Division - ELSYS - Waco, TX - (Open Rank)

• 501302
• Waco, Texas, Texas
• Countermeasures
• Data Analytics/Science
• Electronic Warfare
• Researchers

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Project/Unit Description

The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) Applied Embedded Systems (AES) Division is currently seeking a Test Engineer for the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Platform & Training Branch (EPTB). EPTB provides engineering and technical support for EMSO platforms to include the new United States Air Force (USAF) EA-37B Compass Call platform.

EPTB engineers also provide advanced and tailored Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and EMSO education and training courses to U.S. Military personnel, Government civilians, and U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nations.

In addition to training products, EPTB also performs assessments and direct support to Department of War (DoW) elements involved in EMSO. This opportunity within EPTB will provide direct support to the 654th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (654 AESS) on site in Waco, TX.

This position will utilize their background in test engineering and EW to execute test and evaluation of the EA-37B Compass Call platform across the Baseline 3 block cycles and future baselines.

Job Purpose

Test Engineers do the research, planning, development, and documentation of System Test activities including development of test cases, procedures, plans, and reports for sponsor research and development programs. This person should have experience working with complex systems and be strong in documentation as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide team toward a test-driven development mode of execution
• Developing plans for and facilitate successful execution of standard test programs, such as System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) events in accordance with guidance from the relevant SOVT Preparation and Execution Guide (SPEG).\
• Research and diagnose system failures and isolate the source of problems between hardware components and software applications
• Primary author of technical reports/presentations for projects of low/moderate complexity
• Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverable.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide electromagnetic warfare (EW) and test and engineering (T&E) expertise across full test cycle
• Conduct pre-test site surveys and coordinate with range, lab, hangar, and anechoic chamber personnel on test configurations, threat emitter models, and rules of engagement
• Ensure that the capabilities and limitations of government and contractor test systems (e.g., Keysight RF signal generators, radar threat emulators, and instrumentation) are captured in test plans
• Contribute to developing test plans in coordination with 654 AESS Director of Test and staff
• Analyze radar, aircraft, electromagnetic, and mission-system data; comparing measured results with expected operational performance; and investigating system behavior, troubleshooting issues, and assessing electronic attack techniques across targeted electromagnetic spectrum operations
• Review test data in near-real-time, providing immediate technical feedback during mission debriefs
• Coordinate data transfers for post-test analysis and report writing
• Conduct modeling and simulation and development of analytical tools and scripts
• Provide onsite test observation and advising during major test events
• Conduct rapid and detailed data analysis, present delivery of findings, recommendations, data products
• Write detailed technical reports consistent with sponsor test report format to inform system measures of performance and measures of effectiveness
• Communicate with appropriate GTRI leadership and facilitate collaborations with broader GTRI Compass Call team in Atlanta and Tucson for any reach back support
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and operators
• Handle, label, and track various levels of classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI) media in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Assist in data storage and data management of large volumes (100’s of TBs) of test data
• Participate in weekly tag-ups and meetings with both GTRI and sponsor leadership

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance
• U.S. Dept of War test engineering experience with a focus in Electromagnetic Warfare
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with data processing and analysis software tools and software languages (e.g. MATLAB/Python)
• Familiarity with EW, radar, and communication systems concepts
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with development and operational test (DT/OT) environments and handling of classified test data

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting USAF or other U.S. Military Service specific EW test programs
• Experience or expertise in one or more of the following: (1) EMSO, (2) EW test and evaluation, (3) Military Planning, (4) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), (5) radar systems engineering and radar signal processing, (6) tactical datalinks and/or military communication protocols
• Experience writing test reports
• Experience writing code and developing analysis tools for IQ signal processing and other types of test data
• Experience with software defined radios and application development
• Experience using RF signal generators, spectrum analyzer and signal capture equipment

Travel Requirements

25% - 50% travel

Education and Length of Experience

Levels 3, 4

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• 3 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

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