ECS

AI Tester

ECS$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship and Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance required.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in quality control for tactical software testing, specifically for Navy or Joint Programs.
  • Hands-on experience with custom software development projects.
  • Previous work with DoD clients is essential.
  • Skilled in testing applications that utilize AI technologies, especially with non-deterministic methods.
  • Familiarity with varied non-deterministic testing types such as mutation and performance testing.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Unix/Linux or PERL, and relational database management like SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Support cyber analysis and development for Navy and DoD capabilities.
  • Identify cyber key terrain through operational requirements analysis.
  • Conduct cyber assessments to detail vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
  • Develop methodologies for the cyber risk assessment life cycle.
  • Perform modeling and simulation for various cyber threat scenarios.
  • Facilitate rapid design, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software and hardware solutions.
  • Communicate findings and collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cyber defense initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in cutting-edge technologies.
  • Work within a dedicated team of experts in the field of cyber analysis and development.
  • Engage with important defense projects impacting national security.
  • Environment focused on innovation and creativity in problem-solving.
  • Potential for contributing to meaningful missions in Homeland Defense and Cyber Command.
Full Job Description
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Test Engineer will be part of a team of experts charged with providing support in the areas of cyber analysis and cyber development capabilities in response to Navy's and DoD's needs for Cyber Situational Awareness (SA), Cyber Command and Control (C2), Mission Assurance, and Homeland Defense. Program scope includes identifying cyber key terrain by analyzing operational requirements, conducting cyber analyses and assessments, and developing and performing modeling and simulation in support of different cyber threat scenarios. The team will conduct cyber analyses and assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks, determine mission and operational impacts, and make appropriate mitigation recommendations. Additionally, program support includes developing methodology and framework in support of cyber risk assessment life cycle. Our team will provide capabilities to support the customer with rapid design, development, test, deployment, maintenance and operation of specific software and hardware capabilities to meet current Cyber Defensive needs.

  • U.S. Citizenship and an Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Three (3) years direct experience in designing and implementing quality control standards for tactical software testing of Navy or Joint Programs.
  • Experience working on custom development software projects
  • Experience working with DoD customers.
  • Experience testing application capabilities that leverage AI
  • Specifically, testing in a manner that is not hard-coded to the same inputs yielding the same outputs
  • Experience with non-deterministic testing such as:
    • Mutation testing
    • Performance testing
    • Acceptance testing
    • Range, threshold, and objective testing
  • Experience with system testing metrics, best practices, and methodologies. Experience working with software development teams.
  • Experience participating in requirements and design reviews, developing test plans, writing and executing test cases in a fast-paced software development environment.
  • Experience conducting data analysis, data verification and problem-solving.
  • Experience with statistical reporting and analysis.
  • Expertise in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Unix/Linux, PERL, Java script) and relational database technologies (SQL, schema design).
  • Ability to work as a member of a self-organizing team without daily direct supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively within a large, dynamic team environment.
  • Willingness to try new things and grow.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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