Test Engineer 3

REQUIRED:

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

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 area as assigned in the SOW.

The Level 3 Test Engineer (TE) shall possess the following capabilities:

Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous

testing experience

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 & use analysis tools

Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks

Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection

Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch

T&E events with supported decision points

Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities

Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting

criteria and processes

Assess operational 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&Erelated 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 risktailored 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 Workinglevel 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

crosswalk) 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

& 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

Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and

Level 1 TEs assigned to the task

Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader

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

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 workarounds and fallback positions

with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and reevaluate risks at appropriate

milestones

Qualifications:

Eight 8 years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity

is required. Bachelors degree in Math Science Engineering Statistics Engineering Management or

related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four 4 years of additional TE

experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78000 to $250000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidates work location specific role skill set and level of expertise.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance

• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short and LongTerm Disability Accident Critical Illness Hospitalization Indemnity and Pet Insurance

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO paid holidays parental leave and more.

• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth including tuition reimbursement

Additional Perks:

• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee referral programs

• Bonus opportunities

• Technology allowance

• A diverse inclusive and supportive workplace culture