Test Engineer/Scientist Level-III

Augustine Consulting Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Engineer/Scientist – III to support ACI's Third Party Integration (3PI) Team, leading the evaluation, integration, and testing of emerging third-party technologies in support of the Nett Warrior program and Army modernization initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities: This position leads the evaluation, integration, interoperability assessment, testing, and fielding of third-party hardware and software capabilities within the Army's tactical communications and command and control ecosystem. Working closely with Product Managers, Program Offices, operational units, and industry partners, the Engineer Scientist supports the engineering lifecycle and helps ensure emerging technologies are integrated in support of Nett Warrior, Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), Transformation in Contact (TiC), Tactical Edge Networking (TEN), and related Army modernization initiatives. Work includes systems integration, requirements analysis, technical evaluation, interoperability testing, and operational support. A successful Engineer/Scientist - III at ACI will: Demonstrate expertise in systems engineering, interoperability analysis, systems integration, and technical evaluation of complex military command and control capabilities, Lead complex technical integration efforts involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving operational requirements. Effectively coordinate and communicate with senior government leaders, operational units, acquisition professionals, engineers, and industry partners to achieve mission objectives. Apply engineering principles across the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and sustainment. Analyze complex technical challenges and provide practical recommendations that improve interoperability, operational effectiveness, and mission success across the tactical network. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert, evaluating emerging commercial and government technologies for integration into Army tactical communications and command and control ecosystems. A Technical Analyst who fits our team is: Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission. Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter. Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders. Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully. Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected. Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests. Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly. Must be a U.S. Citizen Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to possess a Department of War (DOW) Secret clearance. High School diploma and 14 years’ experience, or Associate’s degree and 12 years’ experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience, or Master’s degree and 1 year of experience. Experience with one or more of the following development tools/environments is desired: Android SDK, .NET SDK, OpenGL, FFMPEG, and SQLite. Domain experience in geospatial systems (i.e., moving map display), geo-positioning devices, advanced GPS technology, tactical networking, and/or mission planning solutions desired. Experience with mobile applications, Android OS, and Windows preferred. Strong understanding of IP networking architectures, network devices, networking principles, and tactical communications infrastructure. Experience with tactical networks, mission command systems, handheld mobile computing devices, operating systems, system administration, network protocols, and software development or engineering processes. Demonstrated ability to independently assess technical and operational challenges, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, and communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to work independently or within a team environment, manage competing priorities, produce technical documentation, and travel as required to support customer operations. Three (3) years of experience utilizing Nett Warrior or comparable Situational Awareness and Command and Control (C2) systems. Experience supporting Army tactical communications, Mission Command systems, operational units, or military network modernization initiatives. Experience operating tactical radios and developing communications architectures, including communications planning, Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) waveforms, and Common Operating Picture (COP) data flows. Experience deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting Team Awareness Kit (TAK) server infrastructure and associated services. Experience utilizing TAK applications, including ATAK, WinTAK, and ITAK, in operational or test environments. Experience developing automation and administrative scripts using Windows PowerShell or similar scripting languages. Experience creating, configuring, and managing virtual machines and virtual environments using Hyper-V or comparable virtualization platforms. Competitive salary Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program