Job Description:

Our Tactical Data Links (TDL) Test Flight (TGBC) is searching for a Junior Test Engineer with computer systems, radio frequency and/or data link knowledge to join the United States Air Force’s premier TDL Developmental Test (DT) Team.  

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to in-house courses for unique technology areas. 

We realize that no one will possess all the qualifications listed below. We are looking for people that have a strong engineering or computer science background and have the drive and motivation to learn all other required/preferred areas.  Position responsibilities can span from assisting a team lead as a team member to leading a project. 

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB in office work and travel to locations within the continental United States. This is NOT a remote position.  This support includes the following:  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform as a member of the Air Force’s premiere developmental test team.
• Assist senior test engineers with planning and conduct of initial and regression developmental testing.
• Assist senior test engineers with authoring, reviewing and editing program documentation, including test plans, concepts of operations, test cards, data-analysis plans and formal reports.
• Assist test teams with designing test architectures for systems undergoing testing, to include test assets, support assets, lab requirements and data storage/retrieval schemes.
• Apply engineering principles to all aspects of support to systems undergoing testing and the analysis of data collected during test events.
• Assist senior test engineers with developing and presenting briefings to test community personnel and program office leadership on developmental testing/reporting activities associated with systems under test.
• Meet stringent guidelines and timelines as defined by program-office leadership when producing test-related artifacts.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend technical solutions required to meet assigned tasks.
• Conduct technical research, testing and reporting of emerging technological systems affecting the performance of test programs.
• Review Technical documentation to gather data on which systems will be designed and supported.
• Utilize software tools to conduct in-depth data reduction and analysis which will be used to inform leadership of program activities pursuant to established objectives and technical performance criteria.
• Travel to various sites to participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities.
• Attends meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and recommendations.
• Support any additional test activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.  

Required Experience:    

• One of following combinations of education and experience: 
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (i.e. EE, ME, AE, CS) and 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Technical Associate’s Degree and a minimum of 4-6 years of applicable technical experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8-10 of applicable technical experience
• US Citizenship Required; Ability to obtain an Interim DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date, and obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance at the completion of the government's process
• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation.
• Superior organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually without continuous direction (proactive).
• Ability to execute test scripts, run test procedures, develop block diagrams, and collect data for post-test analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations, CONUS and OCONUS, up to 25% - 35% of the time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Preferred Experience:

• Education or experience in RF signal propagation, transmission, and reception theory, principles, concepts, and application
• Some engineering experience from internships, directed studies or regular employment. 
• Relevant technical and/or operational experience with NC2 systems.
• DoD acquisition experience related to test and evaluation processes. 
• Technical and/or operational experience with satellite systems such as Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency, WGS or other satellite operations.
• Experience using engineering/development applications such as MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Satellite Tool Kit, Python and C#.
• Relevant operational experience performing Command and Control (C2) battle management roles/functions in USAF military ground or airborne C2 platforms such as Air Operation Centers (AOC), Control and Reporting Center (CRC), Air Support Operations Center (ASOC), Air Defense Sector (ADS), Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), and Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) or sister service equivalent.
• Familiar with military standards (MIL-STD) publications related to systems and developmental testing. 
• Proficient/familiar with common TDL radios to include: Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT), SADL Radio, KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT), PRC-161, PRC-117F/G, PRC-152, PRC-163, and PRC-160.
• Familiarity with missions and systems supported by U.S. Space Force, U.S. Strategic Command, Space & Missile Systems Center, Defense Information Systems Agency, U.S. Global Strike Command or Joint Terminal Engineering Office.
• Possess a current and active DoD Secret security clearance and eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance. 

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.