CUAS Test Engineer

Summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a talented C-UAS Test Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will design, conduct, analyze, and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance tests and evaluations, while supporting the development of software and conducting tests across various technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices, electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations
• Support the development of front-end and back-end software
• Work in a fast pace environment supporting traditional and Agile project
• Develop concepts to test and verify systems specifications and provide a strong written narrative to support technical analysis
• Draft test documentation for testing and evaluation
• Conducts general test support to include test set-up and tear-down
• Safely fly/operate small drones
• Execute tests on a wide range of technologies at multiple locations across the U.S
• Support the development of key metrics to support the programs solution development team
• Responsible for target placement, target configuration, and target operator instructions and guidance
• Brief executive leaders on findings and recommendations
• Write and provide test reports to multiple levels of leadership throughout the government

Skills

• Must have a minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience is required OR more than 4 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
• Experience with test design and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of test methods and methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes
• Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed
• Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired
• Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired
• Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users
• Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 UAS

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must have a minimum of a SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain one
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering with 2-4 years of experience is required OR more than 4 years of experience conducting data analytics on a daily basis
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and Linux
• Experience with test design and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of test methods and methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems within a cross-functional team
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes
• Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed

Nice to Haves

• Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques desired
• Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired
• Experience testing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users
• Experience flying both rotary and fixed wing Group 1-2 UAS

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays