Systems/Test Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Systems/Test Engineer with experience in the simulation or training industry looking for your next career move? Then we have an opportunity for you to work with our AMERICAN SYSTEMS team in Dallas, TX developing, integrating, testing, and delivering Navy Training Systems. As the Systems/Test Engineer, you will work with the interdisciplinary development team on highly complex and challenging technical projects. This position requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance and is a 100% on-site position - not eligible for telework.

As aSystems/Test Engineer, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includesEmployee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
• Take a proactive approach to your work and be able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving/organizational skills allowing you to effectively manage competing priorities.

A week in the life of aSystems/Test Engineer:

• Work with DoD Civilians, USN Fleet Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Industry and other contractors in the planning and execution of test plans, test procedures, and system evaluation.
• Acquire a deep understanding of NAVAIR training devices and simulators in determining optimum test scenarios and mission based testing methodologies.
• Conduct background research and provide analytical support and recommendations for the development of data collection plans for testing the operational effectiveness and suitability.
• Trace and validate training systems requirements to test procedures to ensure all requirements have adequate coverage.
• Author and validate test procedures with support from USN fleet SMEs.
• Support or lead onsite test events as the American Systems test engineer and document defects.
• At the completion of formal test events, coordinate the writing and promulgation of test reports.
• Travel in support of program objectives at the direction of the Program Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship
• A minimum of a current TOP SECRET Clearance
• BS/BA and 5-7 years of test engineering and/or systems engineering experience. Related MPRA experience can be substituted for a degree.
• You have experience in at least one of the following areas: NAVAIRINST 3960 test planning and evaluation, or software and hardware operations test and evaluation

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$130,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.