Test Engineer II

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Offutt Air Force Base, NE, USA
Hybrid
107K-183K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Develop and execute test plans and procedures for developmental, operational, and cybersecurity tests. Validate system functionality, performance, and security. Serve as primary test engineer, collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain test documentation, and report results to stakeholders supporting NC3 directorate and ICBM systems.
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Job Description
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE systems, has an opening at our Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, location for a Test Engineer II. The selected candidate will join our Development Team and have an important role in supporting the development mission of strategic deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. This position supports the NC3 directorate. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Create and execute test plans and procedures for developmental, operational, and cybersecurity tests
  • Conduct testing to validate system functionality, performance, and security
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing across multiple disciplines
  • Serve as the primary test engineer for the organization, responsible for test planning, execution, and reporting
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand testing requirements and ensure test plans meet those needs
  • Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
This position is only located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
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Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 1200+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors are aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center as part of the Integration Support Contract (ISC), assisting the government customer with acquisition and technical sustainment engineering. We are a valued mission partner delivering daily excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for four consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
This is an incredible opportunity to join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture and mission focus. In this position, you will provide direct support to existing and emerging national security critical weapon systems throughout engineering development, deployment and sustainment. You will become a trusted mission partner to an innovative Air Force organization that will sustain, design, build, test and transition the world's safest, most secure, and effective existing and emerging ICBM programs. Do not miss this!
Pursuant to Government contract,
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 7 years of directly related experience in testing, with a focus on creating test plans and procedures
  • Strong understanding of testing principles and methodologies
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
  • Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years
  • Must be a US Citizen, possess the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Due to its special-access, classified working environment, this position is only located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and may not always be conducive to telework schedules
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Cybersecurity knowledge and experience
  • Experience with DoD/DoW Systems Engineering Lifecycle
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
  • Experience working with government agencies or in a defense industry
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or equivalent.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • 7 years of directly related experience in testing, with a focus on creating test plans and procedures
  • Strong understanding of testing principles and methodologies
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
  • Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Position located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska; on-site work in a special-access, classified environment
  • Cybersecurity knowledge and experience
  • Experience with DoD/DoW Systems Engineering Lifecycle
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
  • Experience working with government agencies or in the defense industry
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, aerospace, mechanical, or software engineering, or equivalent

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, combining medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, and mental‑health resources with a no‑cost EAP. Wellness programs and protections like life, AD&D, disability, and travel assistance broaden the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement is supported through a 401(k) with automatic enrollment and annual escalation, with employer matching available in certain business units. Financial‑wellness tools and access to advisors further support long‑term planning.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away options include paid parental leave (commonly 160 hours for full‑time), holidays, PTO, bereavement, military leave, and other leave programs. Many groups also use a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off where available.

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Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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