Tactical Communications Lab Test Engineer
Core
Conducting Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) testing for tactical communication systems on defense programs (Eurofighter, A400M, etc.) using lab rigs and virtual environments.
Role type
Mid-level Test Engineer (Tactical Communications)
Builds
Test cases, procedures, and validation reports for critical tactical, mission, safety, and connectivity communication systems.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace, Tactical Communications, IV&V Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV&V testing, rig test execution, test case definition, root-cause analysis, configuration management, tactical datalinks (Link 16/22, VMF), MIL-STD-1553 bus analysis, test data generation
Preferred skills
Simulation requirements definition, test tool qualification, process automation
Technologies
MaTE, AIDASS, TIGER, MIGATO, DOORS, Octane, FTNet, bus analyzers, datalink simulators
Responsibilities
Define and build rig test cases and procedures; generate test datasets and scripts; execute rig tests using specialized lab equipment; assess system behavior and prepare test reports; manage equipment lifecycle and issue tracking; specify ad-hoc test tools.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC (2-6 years experience)
