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JANUS Research Group

Test Engineer IV

JANUS Research Group, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD


Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Job Title: Test Engineer IV
Security Clearance: Secret

Education Requirement:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field.
    (Note: A BS can be substituted with an additional 7 years of related experience performing tactical network test engineering functions.)

Experience Requirement:
  • A minimum of 8 years of related tactical network test engineering experience.

Location: APG (Aberdeen Proving Ground)

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer IV to join our team in evaluating and testing tactical network systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in preparing test plans, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring systems meet operational standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate effective testing and analysis of tactical network items and systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Test Planning: Prepare and review detailed test plans that include types of tests to be conducted, required facilities, proposed schedules, and estimated project costs.
  • Performance Testing: Conduct performance tests and evaluations of tactical network items and systems to validate their functionality and performance.
  • Resource Management: Ensure adequate equipment, resources, and personnel are available to perform testing tasks effectively.
  • Data Evaluation: Analyze and evaluate technical data, including instrumentation readings, calculations, and deficiency reports, to ensure valid results and identify potential weaknesses or failures.
  • Design Analysis: Review design and specification proposals from manufacturers to ascertain compliance with general requirements; make recommendations regarding design feasibility, time, cost estimates, and technical phases.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate testing requirements with other engineers, subject matter experts, and PdMs, as well as other organizations to ensure successful testing execution.

Required Expertise:
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with DoD, DA, acquisition, and ATEC Test & Evaluation (T&E) policies and regulations.
  • Instrumentation Knowledge: Understanding of instrumentation systems, data collection, reduction techniques, and relevant commercial/military standards.
  • Data Analysis Skills: Proven ability to apply data analysis techniques effectively.
  • Evaluation Strategies: Ability to develop evaluation strategies that include design of experiments and modeling/simulation techniques.
  • Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the architecture, protocols, security, network management, and physics underlying tactical network systems.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 7 years of additional related experience performing tactical network test engineering functions.
  • 8 years of tactical network test engineering experience with a strong record of conducting performance tests and evaluations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical data effectively.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.


JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at [redacted] or calling ([redacted]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.