MAR JPO Test Engineer SME

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Test Engineer SME to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Warner Robins, GA. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing information to a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems.

These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities.

Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• DEVELOP, PLAN, AND EXECUTE TESTING FOR MAR SYSTEMS TO VERIFY PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, INTEROPERABILITY, AND CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
• CREATE AND REVIEW DETAILED TEST PLANS, PROCEDURES, AND STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL, OPERATIONAL, AND INTEGRATION TESTING
• COORDINATE AND SUPPORT INTEGRATED TEST TEAM (ITT) ACTIVITIES, ENSURING ALL TEST EVENTS ARE PROPERLY SCHEDULED, RESOURCED, AND DOCUMENTED
• PERFORM SYSTEM-LEVEL AND SUBASSEMBLY-LEVEL TESTING USING A BUILDING-BLOCK APPROACH TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION
• PARTICIPATE IN CYBER TABLETOP EXERCISES AND LABORATORY TESTING TO ASSESS CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE
• REVIEW CONTRACTOR TEST PLANS AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATION METHODS
• ANALYZE TEST DATA, DOCUMENT RESULTS, AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND RISK MITIGATION
• LEVERAGE LESSONS LEARNED FROM NAVWAR MULTI-GNSS LEGACY PROGRAMS TO OPTIMIZE TEST STRATEGIES AND METHODOLOGIES
• SUPPORT PLATFORM SYSTEM INTEGRATION LAB (SIL) TESTING TO VERIFY SUBSYSTEM INTEGRATION WITH DOD AIRCRAFT PLATFORMS
• MAINTAIN TRACEABILITY OF TEST REQUIREMENTS TO SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS, PERFORMANCE METRICS, AND CONTRACT DELIVERABLES
• COORDINATE WITH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, AND ACQUISITION TEAMS TO ENSURE TEST RESULTS INFORM DECISION-MAKING AND MILESTONE APPROVALS
• SUPPORT PREPARATION FOR PROGRAM REVIEWS, TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE MEETINGS, AND MILESTONE ASSESSMENTS
• ENSURE TEST DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING COMPLY WITH DOD, AIR FORCE, AND AFLCMC STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in DoD acquisition; Or,
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition; Or,
• 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in DoD acquisition.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of DoD contracting, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Financial acumen and experience with budget development and management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions.
• High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Position could travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight to fulfill contract requirements.