Test Engineer II

Job Description

Qualis LLC is seeking a Test Engineer II to join our team in Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), Colorado. The WSS ART offers opportunities to support the U.S. Missile Defense System through the development of Modeling and Simulation applications used in warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment.

Position Overview:

The selected Test Engineer II will support the Missile Defense Space Warning Tool (MDST) product line of the DE Task Order on the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC). This position requires a test engineer to support the development of modeling and simulation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. This includes designing, testing, analyzing, benchmarking, validation and verification, documenting, and integrating simulation products for the MDST organization.

Essential Functions:

Primary responsibilities include:

Testing new capabilities, documenting new features, and analyzing simulation performance

Working with the product and development teams, as well as external users and customers to determine acceptance criteria for new feature

Supporting the modeling and simulation of missile defense systems

Supporting agile software team within the context of a larger team

Supporting the development of simulation and software architectures

Interfacing with MDST customers and presenting technical briefings to MDST stakeholders

Researching technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support model creation and enhancement

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience

Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Strong, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel

Familiarity with Agile software development practices

Understanding of software development and Linux platforms

Experience with C++ or Java source code

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in modeling and simulation

Knowledge/experience in SQL queries

Experience with OPIR system simulations

Experience in agile software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Experience with large code base M&S systems using an optimistic and/or conservative discrete event simulation platform

Knowledge or experience in several of the following: missile defense domain knowledge, command and control, and modeling and simulation development

Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, confluence, and GIT

A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify

Full-time