Test Engineer

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret with TS eligibility

Telework Eligible? No

What You'll Do:

As the Test Engineer, you will support work within NAVAIR's Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-262).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the execution of VX-20 developmental test (DT) events, ensuring accurate and effective implementation of test cases.
• Developing detailed System Level III test cases and vignettes covering the full range of Triton capabilities.
• Conducting hands-on System Level III testing within the Mission Development Lab (MDL) and Tactical Systems Integration Lab (TSIL).
• Collaborating with team members to support the creation of System Level I and II tests.
• Assisting the Integration Lead by performing regression testing and maintaining system integrity throughout updates.
• Planning and executing Software Test Report (STR) validation and verification events to support the STR Board (STRB) process.
• Reviewing and contributing to NATOPS documentation, including checklists, warnings/cautions/notes, and supplementary materials.
• Provide feedback on training content to ensure accuracy and operational relevance.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
• Operational experience as an MPRA TACCO/SEVAL during deployments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with NAVAIR test environments.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000, commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.