Systems Engineer (Sys Test)

Davis Strategic Innovations, Inc.

$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8 years of experience (6 years with Master's, 4 years with PhD)
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI
  • Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Experience with software and hardware testing
  • Active in-scope Secret security clearance at application time

Responsibilities

  • Perform testing support at various venues including hardware-in-the-loop and operational sites
  • Construct reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and customer representatives
  • Estimate testing requirements and manage resources independently
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments with changing tasks and priorities
  • Communicate openly in team settings
  • Adapt to diverse assignments across all levels

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology
  • Potential for advancement within the organization
  • Support for obtaining and maintaining security clearance
Full Job Description
Job Description

The selected candidate will perform testing support at hardware-in-the-loop test venues, government test venues, and fielded/operational sites.

Essential Functions:

  • Strong understanding of RedHat/Linux operating systems including command-line processing
  • Ability to construct reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Work in a technical team environment with frequently changing tasks and new priorities requiring quick responses
  • Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish test and project results with limited oversight and direction
  • Estimate testing to be done and acquire necessary resources to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Collaborate and communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives
  • Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 8 years of experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD, or equivalent combined education/experience
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI
  • Familiar with reading, writing, and execution of test case procedures
  • Proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Experience testing software and hardware for performance and functionality based on requirements
  • Experience with software and hardware test planning, monitoring, and execution
  • Ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application

Desired Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field
  • Testing software for performance and functionality based on requirement specification
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with technical teams and customers
  • Basic understanding of network infrastructure and hardware
  • Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions with limited direction
  • Strong communication skills

Security Clearance:
This position requires a government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

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