Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance and TSA Suitability
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or Physical Science preferred
Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience
Experience in test engineering within the government acquisition process
Familiarity with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Qualification Data Packages (QDP) preferred
Responsibilities
Lead test engineers in planning and executing test methodologies
Conduct data collection, reduction, analysis, and technical report writing
Perform engineering design reviews and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Establish initial configuration baselines and manage configuration audits
Review change packages and support the configuration control board process
Act as the primary contact for technology vendors regarding system engineering
Mentor and support junior engineers
Benefits
Full-time position with a focus on professional development
Opportunity to work on critical security systems for the Department of Homeland Security
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and capabilities
Collaborative work environment with Integrated Product Teams
Potential for career advancement within a government-related sector
Full Job Description
Position Location
This position is located in Arligton, VA.
Job Overview
The Senior Test Engineer supports the research, development, test and evaluation (T&E) of security systems for components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Test Engineer is primarily responsible for evaluating the holistic system and determining how changes would affect system operation and/or performance. This is a full-time position.
Salary: $135,000.00/Yr - $150,000.00/Yr.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
Primary responsibilities include leading test engineers in test planning, conduct test execution methodology, data collection/reduction/analysis, and technical report writing. Familiarity with DoD and/or DHS test and evaluation policies, procedures and documentation is required.
Perform engineering design reviews, and engaging representatives of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and working directly with vendors and stakeholders in enhancing technologies and capabilities in developmental lifecycle support.
Reviews vendor Qualification Data Packages (QDP's) and/or all applicable system design documentation.
Lead role facilitating the establishment of initial configuration baselines, configuration audits, change management, and so forth for hardware systems entering test.
Reviews change packages and supports the configuration control board process.
Serves as the point of contact for technology vendors regarding management of system engineering and configuration.
Writes and conducts reviews of technical documentation.
Mentors and supports junior engineers.
Follows government and industry-level guidance and best practices found in ANSI/EIA 649C (Revised February 2019), INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (4th Ed.), and/or ISO 10007.
Required to interact directly with the client on a regular basis and must have strong oral and written communication skills. Additionally, candidate should also have excellent computer skills including expertise in the use of applicable Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to have knowledge of industry standards and best practices
Ability to have a high degree of initiative and creativity
Average or above computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets
Ability to demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail
Job Requirements
Mandatory:
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
Ability to obtain TSA Suitability.
The candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Degrees in Engineering, Operations Research, mathematics, or physical science are preferred.
At least 6 years of applicable work experience
Experience performing test engineering within the government acquisition process.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and pre-hire drug screening.
Preferred:
Experience reviewing Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Qualification Data Packages (QDP)
Possess TSA Suitability
Working Conditions:
The Senior Systems Engineer will work in both a testing/lab environment and in a traditional office setting. Both locations are climate controlled, indoor facilities. When in the testing environment, the Systems Engineer can expect to spend extended periods of time working on his or her feet.
Limited exposure to noise, dust, and grease should be expected as well as working in cramped and/or awkward positions for an extended period of time on occasion.
Physical Requirements:
This is a physically demanding position that requires the Systems Engineer to be able to occasionally lift to 50 lbs. from the floor to self-selected height and to occasionally carry no more than 50 lbs. for 250ft.
Other physical requirements include the ability to work in awkward or cramped spaces for extended periods, including remaining in a squatting position, awkward bending or reaching, and being in a stooped position for long periods of time.
