Job DescriptionTest Engineer - Linux/Scripting/APIs - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance Halogen Engineering Group is looking for Test Engineer who analyzes 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.Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance areas.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
On Call Support:Yes
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Required
Salary RangeThe projected compensation range is
205K - 217K(annualized USD)
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements
Capabilities- Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities
- Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
- Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
- Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
- Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
- Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
- Select, develop, and use analysis tools
- Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by Testing Tasks
- Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
- Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to sync T&E events with supported decision points
- Establish and employ Data and Configuration Management capabilities
- Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
- Assess operation and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
- Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning
- Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
- Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test
- Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance
- Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
- Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
- Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
- Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, and facilities
- Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re-conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
- Participate in T&E WIPT and/or integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans
- Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
- Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and reports/Briefings, Data management Plan
- Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
- Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest
- Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
- Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership
- Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk
- Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products
- Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products
- Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities
- Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk; develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommendation course of action for each risk, monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones.
RequirementsRequired Skills- Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools
- Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation
- Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals
- 3+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or validation experience in Linux environments
- Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems
- Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems
- Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes
- Experience with software testing methodologies and test lifecycle management
- Experience developing automated test solutions and validation frameworks
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan
- Experience with Git Source Control System
Desired Skills- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data
- Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Familiar with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible
QualificationsEight (8) years' experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
BenefitsCareFirst InsuranceMedical Plans- Threeavailable medical plans-2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSAPlan ($1500 deductible)
- Halogenpays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
- CareFirstWellness Rewards Program
Dental Plan- Halogenpays 50% of the plan costs
Vision Plan- Halogenpays 100% of the plan costs
401K Retirement Plan• 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability CoveragePaid Time Off• 20 Paid Time Off Days
• 6 Federal Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays
Bonuses• Based on performance and billable hours
