hatch I.T. is partnering with a Counter-UAS solution provider to find a Junior Test Engineer. See details below:
About the Role
Our client is seeking a team oriented, communicative, and adept Junior Test Engineer ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast paced environment for a growth-oriented company. The test engineer will be a key member of the U.S. technical team which directly supports both their global client base and internal structure. The position is primarily responsible for verification and validation of complex C-UAS system implementation and supporting test events. The test engineer will travel domestically (US) and potentially abroad at times in support of complex system testing, training, or demonstrations.
The position will be located in Warrenton, VA and report to the U.S. based technical lead.
About the Company:
Work with cutting-edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. This company offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion, and distributed systems. Working with high-profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others, in over 100 countries around the world. Be part of a well-funded and agile organization, as a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team. They have a flat organizational structure, and the best candidates will be both creative lateral thinkers and doers. Their technical pursuits require us to take advantage of the absolute latest in technology and best practices to remain competitive.
Responsibilities:
- Support informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities. Assist in larger scale testing for range tests, performance testing, and disruption testing.
- Identify and describe bugs to be replicated and tracked by developers in JIRA. Create performance reports of testing outcomes and actions to be taken as a result.
- Review and edit test plans, user manuals, and training guides for customers. Validate in comparison to new updates and discovered bugs. Creation of quick-start instruction manuals for either internal onboarding or customer training of products.
- Perform operational checks on incoming and outgoing equipment to ensure customer or test readiness.
- Drone acquisition, identification, firmware updates, maintenance, and upkeep with industry changes to drone protocols.
- Fly drones for testing as a Part 107 certified pilot or have the ability to obtain this certification.
Requirements:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 0-2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc)
- Experience with scientific or engineering documentation and reporting
- Experience with test engineering processes and procedures
- Familiarity with Linux CLI
- Familiarity with RF concepts
- Interest in counter-UAS technologies or the UxS (unmanned systems) field
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs
