Test and Evaluation Lead

Test & Evaluation LeadJoin our team!Be a part of our passionate and determined team on a mission to use our skills and experiences to make a difference in the defense and aerospace industry.Position Description:Banner Defense is in search of a Systems Engineer to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Human Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Project Office (PO) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The T&E Lead will plan and execute HMIF test and evaluation activities in coordination with the Army Evaluation Center. The successful candidate will lead and participate in system-level technical and operational testing of the HMIF Armor BCT and Infantry BCT formations.Responsibilities:Assisting in the development of testing tools and methodologies and coordinating with the testing organizations throughout the T&E lifecycle, inclusive of data authentication groups.Developing Test Plans: Creating or reviewing comprehensive test plans that outline objectives, methods, resources, and schedules for evaluating the prototype.Designing Test Procedures: Establishing and reviewing detailed procedures for conducting tests, including defining test scenarios, conditions, and metrics for performance evaluation.Coordinating Testing Activities: Organizing and overseeing the execution of tests, ensuring all necessary resources, equipment, and personnel are available and properly coordinated.Data Collection and Analysis: Supervising the collection of test data, analyzing results, and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.Identifying Issues and Deficiencies: Detecting and documenting any problems, deficiencies, or areas for improvement in the prototype during testing.Reporting and Documentation: Preparing detailed reports and documentation of test results, providing clear and concise feedback to development teams and stakeholders.Compliance and Standards: Ensuring that all testing activities comply with relevant standards, regulations, and safety protocols.Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with the prototype and its testing and developing mitigation strategies.Continuous Improvement: Implementing lessons learned from testing to improve future test plans, procedures, and prototype designs.Stakeholder Communication: Communicating test results, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and clients.Training and Mentorship: Providing guidance and training to team members on test and evaluation methodologies and best practices.Integration and Interoperability Testing: Ensuring the prototype integrates well with other systems and performs effectively in various operational environments.Field Testing: Overseeing field tests to evaluate the prototype's performance in real-world conditions, including its durability, reliability, and operational effectiveness.Required Skills/Experience:Bachelor's Degree in technical field - experience can be considered for equivalency of education6+ years of T&E experience that can be a combination of contractor assignments and applicable military experienceMilitary overseas deployment and operational experience requiredProgressively complex experience in the testing and integration of Human Machine Integrated systems, especially related to tactical systems.Expertise with developing and applying measures of performance and effectiveness.Familiarity with the use of databases and automated tools for evaluation, analytical, and verification support.Familiarity with T&E policies and procedures in support of DoD 5000 Acquisition.Active Secret ClearanceTravel is requiredAPPLY TODAY!!

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