Senior Test Engineer Analyst

Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force's nextgen airborne node connecting warfighters to decisionquality data across the DAF BATTLE NETWORK. As Senior Test Engineer, you will architect and execute the endtoend verification, validation, and flighttest strategy for Major Release 2 (FY 2527)-from benchlevel checkout in the Integration SIL to operational acceptance on multiple aircraft.Essential Job Functions:Strategy & PlanningBuild the Programlevel Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) that links Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch opssupport elements to CJADC2 mission threads and MR 2 exit criteria.Define DT/OT entrance & exit gates, traceability matrices, and milestone metrics within the Integrated Master Schedule.System Integration Laboratory (SIL) LeadershipDesign lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces; oversee daily ops, configuration control, and security accreditation.Implement automated regression suites (Python/Robot Framework, Jenkins, Ansible, IXIA/Spirent) covering functional, performance, and cyberresilience tests.Developmental & Operational Test ExecutionLead ground and flighttest events: draft test cards, hazard analyses, Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT), and SafetyofFlight packages.Serve as lead flighttest engineer or groundtest conductor, capturing telemetry, logs, and spectrum traces; troubleshoot anomalies in real time.Data Analysis & ReportingPerform statistical analysis of throughput, latency, crypto handshake times, SWaPC impacts, and missioneffect metrics.Produce concise afteraction reports, deficiency reports (DRs), and recommendations for corrective action to IPTs and senior USAF stakeholders.Continuous Integration / DevSecOpsIntegrate test automation hooks into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; ensure every 90day Smith build passes gated SIL tests before promotion.Champion a

Created: 2026-01-12