NAVAIR Test Engineer - Secret Clearance! - (24537) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title / Level NAVAIR Test Engineer - Secret Clearance! Clearance Required? Secret Location: Patuxent River, MD 20670 US (Primary) % Travel 0 - 10% Job Description Are you a highly motivated Test Engineer with demonstrated experience to conduct testing on Aircraft or Weapons Systems to support Naval Air Systems (NAVAIR) programs. Want to join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in full life-cycle testing across the NAVAIR community? Then come aboard as AMERICAN SYSTEMS' next Test Engineer! As a Test Engineer you will: + Support a National Priority Program where no two days will be the same + Work with the latest, cutting edge technology + Provide creative solutions to complex problems + Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals. + Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP) A week in the life of a Test Engineer: + 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. Job Requirements + 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. + Aircrew SME with Testing experience Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: + Forbes National Best Midsize Companies + Energage National Best Workplaces, National + Washington Post Best Workplaces, Veteran Hiring Awards: + U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion + BEST FOR VETS: EMPLOYER by Military Times + TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $100,000-120,000. 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. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation