AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Test Lead Aircrew SME you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Work with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts
• Coordinate with testing labs to plan and implement test events.
• Create reports, track problems, and report on identified errors. Configure necessary hardware and operating environments to complete assigned testing, as needed.
• Support formal test development, integrated software/system level test, Formal Qualification Test (FQT)/Verification & Validation (V&V) test, software build FQT, and segment/system test.
• Conduct Verification and Validation (V&V) of standard operating procedures to support the end user.
• Perform unit, functional, or system level test of tactical weapon system software.
• Maintain and execute routine manual and automated test standards.
• Monitor staff tasking and resources to meet customer objectives. 

• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in a Technical Discipline.  
• At least Five (5) years of experience in the engineering field-testing DoD aircraft or weapons systems.
• In-depth knowledge of how sensors are used on their resident platforms and sufficient background knowledge and experience to enable the projection of upgraded equipment into future mission requirements.
• Ability to evaluate new or revised software that controls/responds to current hardware; evaluate proposed software that will control new hardware and demonstrated ability to test software.
• Ability to analyze solutions, estimate problem impact on mission functions and provide an evaluation on the resulting solution.
• Knowledge of testing principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $78,100.00/Yr. - USD $164,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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