Counter-Uas Test Engineer Jobs

Counter-UAS Test Engineer

Imperative Systems is a privately-owned company established in 2017 to enable the National Security Community to achieve their critical missions effectively, efficiently and securely. We provide expeditionary mission support, critical infrastructure protection and strategic advisory services on a worldwide basis to support the National Security Community. We are adaptive and agile, in order to meet the emerging needs of our specialized clientele. We strive to build a culture of excellence, to build a team of the best people, equipped with the best skills and technical support to deliver results that exceed expectations, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Overview
Imperative Systems is seeking an amazingly talented C-UAS Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you get to design, conduct, analyze and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems performance test and evaluation. Significant emphasis is placed on responsiveness to government requirements, strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment.

Work Location
Summit Point, WV

Priority

Immediate

Travel: This position will be based CONUS with the ability to rapidly deploy OCONUS to

meet mission needs.

Responsibilities

The Counter-UAS Test Engineer will be responsible on a daily and weekly basis for the following activities:

· Design test plans to evaluate various C-UAS technologies to include radio frequency devices,

· electro-optical/infrared cameras, user interfaces, networks, and software integrations.

· 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 program’s 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. Interface with C-UAS systems vendors in industry.

Requirements

Job Requirements

· 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.

Citizenship/Passport/Security Clearance: The candidate must be a US citizen with an active SECRET clearance Secret w/ TS eligibility.

Additional Requirements:

· 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