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Test Engineer

Ultra

Skills

Required

  • Tactical Data Links
  • Link
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Linux
  • Extensible Markup Language
  • XML
  • JavaScript
  • JIRA

Preferred

  • DoD contracting
  • defense-related
  • test planning
  • test case development
  • test execution
  • program integration and functional testing

Join Ultra I&C, a defense electronics company specializing in tactical data link systems and solutions for the US Department of Defense and allied partners. As a Test Engineer, you will support government certification, field integration, and system verification for critical command and control programs. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build hands-on expertise in Tactical Data Links, military command and control systems, and DoD test processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support test planning, test case development, and test execution for program integration and functional testing activities.
  • Document test procedures, test results, anomaly reports, and test summary reports in accordance with program standards.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders to resolve test discrepancies and track corrective actions.

Requirements

  • High level of initiative with demonstrated ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or above). Active clearance preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills

  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical material to diverse audiences
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic command-line operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for system and data flow diagrams
  • Basic understanding of data interchange formats including Extensible Markup Language (XML) and/or JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
  • Familiarity with requirements and test management tools such as JAMA Contour
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes, sprint cycles, and backlog management using JIRA or similar tools
  • Working knowledge of Tactical Data Links including but not limited to Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF), Cursor on Target (CoT), and/or Common Message Format (CMF)

Preferred

  • Prior U.S. military service, DoD contracting experience, or academic background in defense-related systems is a plus