Noblis

Cleared - Systems Test Engineer

Noblis$90K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience or Master's + 2 years or High School + 8 years or Associate's + 6 years of experience.
  • Experience analyzing system requirements and developing evaluation and test plans.
  • Experience creating Test and Evaluation documentation such as T&E Strategy and Test Readiness Assessments.
  • Experience with specialized test capabilities tailored to system functions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive test strategies and documentation based on system analysis.
  • Execute data collection and analysis, documenting findings with metrics.
  • Create sponsor test documentation including Test and Evaluation Strategies.
  • Manage test execution by coordinating across stakeholders and resources.
  • Implement specialized testing approaches for various system functions.
  • Drive quality improvement by identifying deficiencies and suggesting actions.
  • Facilitate communication with stakeholders through clear presentations and updates.

Benefits

  • Health, life, and disability benefits.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
  • Recognition programs for exceptional performance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a Cleared - Systems Test Engineer with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, supporting a SETA contract. The Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for and not limited to: • Developing comprehensive test strategies and documentation by analyzing system requirements, creating detailed test plans, designing efficient test cases, and aligning with program milestones. • Executing systematic data collection and analysis by implementing rigorous methodologies, analyzing test results for deficiencies, documenting findings with appropriate metrics, and preparing evidence-based reports. • Creating sponsor test documentation including Test and Evaluation Strategies, Master Plans (TEMP), Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and comprehensive T&E Reports. • Managing test execution by coordinating activities across stakeholders, overseeing proper setup and data collection, optimizing schedules and resources, and resolving issues to maintain program momentum. • Implementing specialized testing approaches tailored to specific system functions, integrating appropriate methodologies based on system maturity, and adapting strategies for emerging technologies. • Driving quality improvement by identifying system deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, implementing performance metrics, and continuously refining test processes. • Facilitating effective stakeholder communication by presenting findings with appropriate clarity, providing regular status updates, collaborating on deficiency resolution, and mediating discussions regarding system acceptance criteria. • This SETA role provides technical and programmatic support to government teams by translating mission needs into technical requirements, managing those requirements, and shaping strategic program direction. Responsibilities include contract support (SOWs, RFPs, cost proposals), performance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and communicating complex concepts through reports, meetings, and senior-level briefings. The team ensures projects stay on track by overseeing cost, schedule, and performance. Required Qualifications • US Citizenship is required. • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. • Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience OR Master's Degree + 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 8 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 6 years of experience • Experience analyzing system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system. • descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. • Experience supporting the development of Sponsor test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test and Evaluation (T&E). • Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. • Experience with providing specialized T&E capabilities and integration tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance areas. Desired Qualifications • IC experience is highly desirable. • Experience with having successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve issues, concerns, problems, or methods. • Experience in establishing strong working relationships with program managers as well as organization leadership; tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems; and identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract. • Ability to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment, and interface with customers directly. • Strong understanding of intelligence disciplines, methodologies, and the intelligence cycle. • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment. *Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements Total Rewards At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site. Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package. Posted Salary Range USD $90,700.00 - USD $141,775.00 /Yr.

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
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1996

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