Army Robotics Test & Evaluation Lead

This T&E Lead will plan and execute HMIF test and evaluation activities in coordination with the Army Evaluation Center. The successful candidate will lead and participate in system-level technical and operational testing the HMIF Armor BCT and Infantry BCT formations.

The T&E Lead is responsible for:

• Assisting in the development of testing tools and methodologies, and coordinate with the testing organizations throughout the T&E lifecycle, inclusive of data authentication groups.
• Developing Test Plans: Creating or reviewing comprehensive test plans that outline objectives, methods, resources, and schedules for evaluating the prototype.
• Designing Test Procedures: Establishing and reviewing detailed procedures for conducting tests, including defining test scenarios, conditions, and metrics for performance evaluation.
• Coordinating Testing Activities: Organizing and overseeing the execution of tests, ensuring all necessary resources, equipment, and personnel are available and properly coordinated.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Supervising the collection of test data, analyzing results, and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Identifying Issues and Deficiencies: Detecting and documenting any problems, deficiencies, or areas for improvement in the prototype during testing.
• Reporting and Documentation: Preparing detailed reports and documentation of test results, providing clear and concise feedback to development teams and stakeholders.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensuring that all testing activities comply with relevant standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with the prototype and its testing, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing lessons learned from testing to improve future test plans, procedures, and prototype designs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicating test results, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and clients.
• Training and Mentorship: Providing guidance and training to team members on test and evaluation methodologies and best practices.
• Integration and Interoperability Testing: Ensuring the prototype integrates well with other systems and performs effectively in various operational environments.
• Field Testing: Overseeing field tests to evaluate the prototype’s performance in real-world conditions, including its durability, reliability, and operational effectiveness.

Required Travel: Yes.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Progressively complex experience in the testing and integration of Human Machine Integrated systems, especially related to tactical systems.
• Expertise with developing and applying measures of performance and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with the use of databases and automated tools for evaluation, analytical, and verification support.
• Familiarity with T&E policies and procedures in support of DoD 5000 Acquisition.

Required Experience:

• 6 year T&E experience that can be a combination of contractor assignments and applicable military experience
• BS in technical field. Additional years of experience can be considered for equivalency

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on integration and testing of vehicles, robotic systems, and C5ISR systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills, to including the ability to work on multi-functional teams

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required

Benefits

Qualis Corporation 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