Test Engineer

Overview:

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) supporting the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This position provides expert test engineering support for GPS User Equipment with a focus on developmental testing, systems integration testing, and laboratory testing activities.

This is a full-time position located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, execute and evaluate testing of GPS User Equipment system performance at Wright-Patterson
• Provide expertise in the development of test plans, strategies, and procedures for new development programs
• Support Integrated Test Team (ITT) activities and coordination with test organizations
• Use building block approach to ensure adequate testing from subassembly to the system level
• Support System Integration Lab (SIL) testing for platform integration
• Review contractor test plans and procedures for compliance with program requirements
• Provide oversight of contractor test execution and laboratory testing
• Support developmental testing coordination with AFRL and other test organizations
• Conduct trade studies on test approaches and methodologies for new systems
• Participate in Test Readiness Reviews and Critical Design Reviews
• Evaluate test results and provide technical assessments
• Support development of Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)
• Coordinate with Wright-Patterson test facilities and ranges
• Support open architecture and MOSA verification testing
• Evaluate new test methodologies and equipment
• Support cybersecurity testing and evaluation
• Coordinate with platform programs on integration testing requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 15 years of Test & Evaluation experience

Additional experience:

• In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems and navigation warfare
• Experience with avionics testing and platform integration
• Knowledge of MIL-STDs applicable to test and evaluation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Minimum Experience:

Certification: APDP T&E practitioner certification (formerly Level III) or military T&E school graduate preferred

Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Years of Experience: 12 years of Test & Evaluation experience

Additional Information:
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH
On-site: This is a full-time on-site position

Travel: Travel up to 15% may be required, per the customer's discretion