Lab Test Engineer

Job#: 1368970

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Lab Test Engineer responsible for the integration and test of GMD products in the Early Integration Labs. The Engineer will assist in lab build-up and execution of GMD Lab integration for the upgrades, both hardware and software, for all of the GMD elements.
Location: Onsite in Huntsville, AL

Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance

Responsibilities:

• Provide Integration and Execution Support to Early Integration Labs
• Lead integration activities and implementation of the System Under Test (SUT) and support test execution activities in the Early Integration Labs
• Work with team of engineers, system administrators, network engineers console operators, product subject matter experts and subcontractors to coordinate all phases of integration, test, checkout and verification
• Develop, review and release Test Plans and Procedures required for test execution
• Utilize basic engineering troubleshooting skills and configuration management best practices
• Openly communicate and collaborate across engineering and non-engineering functions
• Develop, Review and Release Post-Test Documentation
• Support relevant meetings, reviews, briefings and working groups
• Work effectively in a rapid paced team environment

Experience in the following areas:

• Collaborating with customers to understand test requirements and test objectives
• Integrating multiple complex components into a system-level architecture
• Documenting and Trouble-shooting hardware and software anomalies in a fast paced environment
• Supporting the adjudication process for documented hardware and software anomalies
• Developing test procedures for critical software and hardware testing
• Working in a Collaborative Environment with different Engineering Disciplines
• Providing direction and technical support to teams within the Engineering Function

Requirements:

• Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program experience
• Government Contract Experience
• System of Systems Integration experience
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and identify root cause and recommend solutions
• Microsoft Project and Schedule software experience
• Knowledge of Agile software development process
• Good verbal and written communication skills, must be able to work independently and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

Education:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience).
• In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.