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Test Engineer

Tucson, Arizona, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct operational test and evaluation (OT&E) for Air Reserve Component (ARC) units and Major Commands to determine the operational suitability and effectiveness of developmental sensors and systems.

Role type

Operational Test Engineer (Defense Systems)

Builds

Operational readiness of aircraft, sensors, weapons, and support equipment for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command.

Domain

Defense / Aerospace Systems / Military Logistics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

military maintenance organizational structure knowledge, aircraft operational functionality knowledge, Mission Generation (MG) functions knowledge, technical writing, Secret or higher security clearance

Preferred skills

aerospace sciences degree or equivalent experience, research and program management skills, Air Force SPO procedures knowledge, ANG Weapons System Modernization Priorities Book knowledge

Technologies

KC-135, C/LC/EC/HC/MC-130, C-5, C-17, E-8C, F-16C/D, A-10C, HH-60G, F-15C/D, MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), Command & Control (C2)

Responsibilities

Work with Air Force major commands (MAJCOM) and system program offices (SPOs), conduct research, development, test and evaluation, evaluate reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, and interoperability (RMQSI), assist with System Acquisition Planning and Management, author test plans and reports

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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