COLSA is actively seeking a Mid-level Test Engineer to support the HIMARS program in Huntsville, AL. The qualified candidate will perform test engineering activities related to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and should be able to think holistically about a system and its requirements, with excellent critical thinking skills, applying them to all aspects of HIMARS operational readiness. The selected candidate will develop test requirements, author technical documentation, and perform other related test engineering tasks. Candidate will conduct complex tasks in the testing and analysis of new and existing systems, software, or hardware to determine effectiveness and operational readiness ensuring applicable specifications are being met.

*Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential functions)

• Writes complex test procedures and protocols
• Troubleshoots vehicle, hardware, and software issues with the HIMARS weapon system
• Develops complex test simulations, gathering test data and analyzing the results
• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods, test plans, and equipment
• Designs and builds test stations
• Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data and system integrity
• Performs usability testing for total system performance, reliability, scalability, and security
• Coordinates the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing
• Collaborates with other engineering groups and provides technical support to engineers and scientists on a variety of technical tasks
• Develops and recommends procedures and methods and prepares technical reports and documentation
• Performs testing and analysis on the overall architecture of hardware, software, and networking systems
• Maintains records of test progress and test results
• May provide work leadership for lower level employees.

Note: This position is on government site and involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience developing test requirements and authoring technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• HIMARS Program and/or operations experience

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Requires an understanding of inventory control and record keeping procedures.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and/or mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or team members.
• Basic mathematical skills, such as the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.