Test Engineer I

Please note that this position is contingent upon a successful contract modification to add surge personnel.

Goldbelt Frontier is committed to providing support for a range of health technology management operations, projects, and services across the government and commercial industries. Frontier collaborates with clients and partners with other businesses to ensure that the right solution with the right people is delivered to meet the client's needs. Many senior project managers and business analysts are subject matter experts in their respective fields. Frontier understands how to support multiple stakeholders to aid in developing and implementing national policies, strategies, and doctrine.

Summary:

The Test Engineer I will provide comprehensive support to the Defense Health Agency Test Branch, ensuring all developmental testing and evaluation requirements are met. This role involves conducting environmental and performance verification testing, competitive analysis, and participating in Integrated Product Team (IPT) test and evaluation strategies. The Test Engineer will also support the maintenance, improvement, and operation of the government-furnished test facility. This position is a surge position. It will be funded through Feb 11^th, 2028, with the possibility to extend or close at that time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Environmental Test and Evaluation:
• Conduct standard and non-standard MIL-STD-810 environmental testing (e.g., storage temperature, operational temperature, humidity, vibration, salt fog, altitude, shock testing).
• Evaluate the survivability of medical equipment in military environments.
• Document test and evaluation results for program decisions.
• Performance Verification Testing:
• Assess medical products or prototypes against specific performance specifications.
• Perform final quality control testing in the last phase of the production line.
• Document areas of noncompliance.
• Competitive Analysis:
• Conduct comparison testing of candidate medical devices.
• Evaluate devices' ability to operate in military environments, focusing on factors such as temperature, ruggedness, and weight.
• Program tools for and perform data analysis.
• Provide evidence and data to support procurement decisions.
• Integrated Product Team (IPT) Participation:
• Develop test and evaluation strategies for products under development.
• Collaborate with IPT members to ensure comprehensive testing and evaluation.
• Facility Support:
• Perform and/or coordinate repair, calibration, preventive maintenance, and refurbishment of the test facility.
• Ensure the test facility is operational and meets all testing requirements.
• The role involves working in a test facility environment.
• May require handling and testing of various medical devices.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards.
• US Citizens only.
• Confidential/Tier III clearance or higher, or ability to receive one.
• Ability to travel - occasional travel may be required to support testing at different locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device testing.
• Familiarity with military operational environments.
• Previous experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Programming experience with tools such as Python, R, and VBA.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.