Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Job Title: Test Engineer Entry Security Clearance: Secret Education Requirement: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Testing, or a related field. (Note: A BS can be substituted with an additional 4 years of related experience performing tactical network engineering functions.) Experience Requirement: * No prior experience required. Location: APG (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Engineer Entry to join our dynamic team. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to begin their career in tactical network engineering. The successful candidate will assist in preparing and reviewing test plans and conducting performance tests to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of tactical network systems. Key Responsibilities: * Test Planning: Assist in preparing and reviewing test plans, including the types of tests to be conducted, required facilities, proposed schedules, and estimated project costs. * Performance Testing: Conduct performance tests and evaluations of tactical network items and systems to ensure they meet operational requirements. * Resource Management: Help ensure sufficient equipment and personnel resources are available to effectively perform testing tasks. * Data Evaluation: Assist in analyzing and evaluating technical data, including instrumentation readings, calculations, and deficiency reports, to ensure valid results and identify potential weaknesses or failures. * Design Analysis: Support the analysis of design and specification proposals from manufacturers to ensure compliance with specified general requirements; make recommendations regarding design feasibility, time, cost estimates, and other technical phases. * Collaboration: Coordinate testing requirements with other engineers, subject matter experts, and PdMs, as well as other organizations to facilitate successful testing execution. Required Expertise: * Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of DoD, DA, acquisition, and ATEC Test & Evaluation (T&E) policies and regulations. * Instrumentation Knowledge: Familiarity with instrumentation systems, data collection, reduction techniques, and relevant commercial/military standards is a plus. * Analytical Skills: Ability to apply basic data analysis techniques. * Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the architecture, protocols, security, network management, and physics underlying tactical network systems is beneficial. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 4 years of additional related experience performing tactical network engineering functions in lieu of a degree. * No prior tactical network testing experience is required, but an eagerness to learn and grow in the field is essential. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical data effectively. * Good communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams. JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™ JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group. JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.