Reentry Vehicle Test Engineer

Axient - DEFENSE Overview Axient is seeking an Reentry Vehicle Test Engineer - ICBM to support our customer at Hill AFB in Utah. Responsibilities Duties will include, but are not limited to: Provide technical support to the ICBM Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in development test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center missile systems. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases for Mk21A Reentry Vehicle Program. Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to CTF and program office staff; Develop overall test strategies needed to assess whether vehicle will meet stated requirements with focus on system level integration and flight testing. Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvement and optimization development efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues. Generate and compile information to detail radio frequency characterization considerations in system testing. Support developmental test & evaluation oversight and test witnessing of the reentry vehicle and other related aerovehicle equipment components as may be assigned. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and ITTs as appropriate to advocate for Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle test capabilities. Coordinate intent and direction regularly with CTF counterparts in AFOTEC, the program office and the Prime contractor team Maintain cognizance of all assigned CTF/Test Team engineering activities. Assess test support and systems integration progress and trends of testing, identify problems and areas of concern for assigned systems. Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches to support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable. Serve as a test team participant in the development of overall plans such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), System Test Plan (STP), Developmental Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance at the required level. An active and transferrable DoD security clearance with active investigation is highly desirable. Bachelor's or higher degree in related field such as ME, AE, EE or Physics. A Master's is highly desired. Must be familiar with ICBM systems and preferably reentry systems and vehicles. Over 3 years of experience required, some of which includes test and evaluation. Sufficient additional experience can be substituted for education beyond the Bachelor's level. Demonstrated experience in testing for shock and vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC, and/or integration/flight testing is highly desired. Proficiency in working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams is highly desired. Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality. Completed work meets project/program objectives. Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers. Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level. Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines. Focused adherence to safety and security requirements. Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies is highly desired. Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected use in the military, and methods of testing is highly desired. Familiarity with ground and flight test conduct, data analysis/evaluation, modeling and simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of ground and flight test programs is highly desired. Must be willing to travel up to 10%. Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols