Test Engineer 3 - 26505

Requisition Number: 26505

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $91,441.00 - $135,000.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Test Engineer 3 to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center - Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis AFB, NV to support the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team.

This position is part of a team that provides on-site Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to establish and deliver high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of test duties in support of 31st Combat Training Squadron's Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) training systems located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
• Support the JSE engineering team to prioritize and execute test objectives required for operational readiness of various flight simulators and associated mission debrief systems and tools.
• Perform component and system-level testing on JSE software, electrical, and mechanical components to sustain JSE Man-in-the-loop (MITL) training devices with special focus on maintaining highest levels effectiveness and reliability standards.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze simulator system test data for reports and documentation.
• Recommend changes and updates to flight simulators and support equipment as required.
• Perform required readiness checks on flight simulation equipment and instruments.
• Conduct and document preventative maintenance tests and checks required for simulator and support equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of malfunctions of simulators and support equipment.
• Assist with installation and check-out of simulator and support equipment modifications.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge to help solve complex problems by interpreting technical manuals or similar documents.
• Support simulator development and testing on Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop components.
• Support peer reviews of modeling and simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required.
• Develop test methods and implement simulation software test tools, and other automated test scripts as required.
• Facilitate rapid resolution of identified issues that impact operations thorough communication with task leads, program management, and other leadership as required.
• Collaborate daily with System Administrators, Field Technicians/Engineers, and customer engineering and program management teams.
• Support test data analysis and develop technical briefings and deliverables to engineering teams, program manager, and government customers as required.
• Generate relevant test data and report to support submission of deficiency reports (DRs) to relevant SMEs to find solutions and future improvements.
• Perform other engineering test duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills working independently and as part of a technical team.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and initiative to troubleshoot, address, and prevent problems on complex tasks and systems.
• Must have had an Active DOD Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Man-In-The-Loop (MITL) military flight simulators is highly desired.
• Experience with Air Force's 5th Generation flight training systems is highly desired.
• Demonstrated skills and experience with military aviation hardware and software development, integration, testing, and sustainment is highly desired.
• Knowledge and/or experience in a programming languages in the Red Hat Linux environments, such as C and C++, is desire
• Candidates with math, science, engineering, or equivalent technical degree is desired
• Knowledge and/or experience with DoD test methodologies and data analysis is desired.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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