Position Description & QualificationsIf you love high profile and challenging programing projects supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Test Engineer Position will be on a dynamic team responsible for testing surface programs at our customer site in Norfolk, VA. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our national security homeland defense.
Serco supports the USCG in the acquisition of new technology used to defend our nation. Our team reviews acquisition documentation, develops test plans, executes test events, collects and analyzes data, and writes test reports. This includes programs supporting the Operation Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) USCG Test Division.
You will be part of a 5-7 member team that works closely with the customer to deliver quality test and evaluation products. The team has been supporting test and evaluation (T&E) for over 15 years and has been recognized by both the Navy and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their outstanding contributions.
In this role, you will:- Perform as the Test and Evaluation Engineer that supports the OPTEVFOR USCG Test Division in the review of acquisition documents, development of Integrated Evaluation Frameworks (IEF) and complex test plans, execution of operational tests, reduction and analysis of data, and writing of test reports.
- Support Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) events to provide an evaluation of the mission capability of the platform or system when employed in a realistic, operational environment.
- Support the USCG Operational Test Director in providing a T&E Strategy brief to the Department of Homeland Security Director of T&E for all major acquisition programs under DHS engagement.
- Provide mission and capabilities analyses and test design using the Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) process.
- Assist in providing OT&E strategy associated with operational testing and drafting of applicable sections of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
- Provide T&E Concept Briefing on the planned OT&E activity.
- Work directly with senior technical personnel, stakeholders, and project managers in the planning and execution of test events.
- Employ existing guidelines and instructions, guidance from higher-level engineers, operational experience, and independent judgment to plan and accomplish test objectives.
To be successful in this roll, you will have: - U.S. Citizenship
- DOW Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and
- at least four (4) years of USCG or US Navy operational experience in Surface Platforms OR
- at least eight (8) years of USCG or US Navy operational experience in Surface Platforms and Operations in lieu of degree.
- Successfully completed the necessary requirements to hold either a Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Certified Acquisition Professional certificate for Test & Evaluation Manager Level I
- At least three (3) years working on the development of Integrated Evaluation Frameworks (IEFs), Test Plans, and Final Reports, in direct support of Operational Testing of USCG or US Navy acquisitions
- Proficiency in technical writing.
- Proficiency with MS-Office software to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Power Point.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Additional desired experience and skills:- Completion of OPTEVFOR Operational Test Director (OTD) Course.
If you are interested in supporting and working with Serco - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].
