X-Lab Test Engineer

Auria is looking to hire a Test Engineer 4 (X-Lab Test Director) to join our Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. The primary work location is in Colorado Springs, CO at Schriever Space Force Base.

The C2BMC National Team Integration & Test Functional Area immediately needs a Test Engineer (Element Mission Engineer) to assist with the organization and participation in Flight and Ground Tests. The selected applicant will identify required resources, develop and understand mission objectives for the system(s) under test, develop data archival and analysis plans, and develop post-mission reports. Work as a Test Engineer in the Experimentation Lab.

The position is based near Colorado Springs at Schriever Space Force Base, but infrequent travel to customer sites (e.g., EUCOM, CENTCOM) and contractor sites (e.g., Huntsville) may be required. Non-standard work hours are highly likely during event execution.

Essential Functions:

• Integrate X-Lab prototypes into an MDA test by coordinating with project leads, understanding prototype involvement in the test, mapping the configuration in architecture, and briefing status before executing the test from the X-Lab
• Work with the customer to understand the test's needs and find ways to satisfy those needs within the resource constraints
• Responsible for maintaining the configuration management of a set of lab machines dedicated to specific development activities
• Responsible for configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and tools for data collection during the event
• Serve as the liaison to other C2BMC test participants and MDA/BCT test managers; coordinate with the project leads of various experiments to ensure seamless event execution across the entire mission
• Develop and maintain the test architecture that includes all articles under test and will also develop any supplemental procedures required to ensure successful execution
• Understand systems engineering, systems design, and development
• Possess 8 or more years of experience in a closely related environment, with good experience and expertise in systems-of-systems definition and integration
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an integrated set of requirements that lead to a fielded product
• Ability to lead portions of the activity and direct the activities of fellow engineers
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project
• Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and position responsibilities cited here

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.

• Current/active in-scope DoD issued SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience
• or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience,
• or a PhD and 4 years of experience,
• or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Experience planning and managing flight, ground test, and Warfighter events
• Experience with the operation of C2BMC, knowledge of the system configuration, experience with the system operation, how to navigate display screens, and the concept of system operations
• Experience with missile defense systems used in missile defense, such as:
• AN/TPY2
• SBIRS/BOA
• Aegis
• THAAD
• Patriot
• SBX, including their operational characteristics
• Must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions using NT or similar processes and methods
• Demonstrable ability to develop briefings and convey complex ideas in writing, comfortable working in a team environment, quick studying, a hard worker, and am interested and capable of adapting to changing technology
• Strong verbal/written communication skills enabling him/her to work effectively in a small technical team environment and accurately represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers and test support personnel, the Government customer, and other MDA programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Missile Defense Systems is highly desired

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($124,000 - $137,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.