Patriot Interoperability Test Engineer

General Summary

Conducts advanced interoperability testing and analysis for the Patriot weapon system to determine effectiveness and operational readiness, ensuring applicable specifications are being met.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Ensures the Patriot system integrates effectively with joint and allied systems (e.g., radar, command-and-control, and communication networks)
• Works with systems like Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architectures and joint data networks
• Validates compatibility with tactical data links such as Link 16
• Develops detailed test plans, procedures, and scenarios for interoperability validation
• Conducts developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in lab and field environments
• Executes live, simulated, and hardware-in-the-loop tests
• Supports large-scale exercises and evaluations (e.g., joint or coalition exercises)
• Collects and analyzes test data to assess system performance and interoperability
• Identifies issues, anomalies, and integration gaps
• Produces technical reports, test summaries, and briefings for stakeholders
• Provides recommendations for system improvements or fixes
• Supports requirements verification and validation (V&V)
• Assists in system configuration, setup, and troubleshooting during test events
• Evaluates software and hardware updates for interoperability impacts
• Works with engineering teams to resolve defects and integration issues
• Participates in technical interchange meetings, test readiness reviews, and after-action reviews
• Supports accreditation and certification processes where applicable

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Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years related experience
• Must have a minimum of a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
• Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E) activities, including developing and executing test plans, procedures, and scenarios
• Experience with systems integration and interoperability in complex hardware/software environments
• Familiarity with networked systems, communication protocols, and data exchange concepts
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues across integrated platforms
• Ability to analyze test data and document findings in clear, concise technical reports
• Experience using test tools, simulation environments, or lab-based integration systems
• Strong understanding of requirements verification and validation (V&V) processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing tactical message data (e.g., TADIL-J on a Link 16 network)
• Competency in writing scripts to test against requirements and analyze test data
• Software development, requirements analysis, and data analysis experience
• Experience conducting interoperability testing on tactical weapon systems

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.