Senior Test Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support a mission-critical biometric program for our government customer. This role will lead all aspects of test planning execution oversight defect management and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes.

As a Senor Test Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will:

• Serve as the Test Manager for a biometric program leading all aspects of test planning execution oversight defect management and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation and lifecycle test artifacts to support program execution governance reviews and deployment readiness decisions.
• Ensure requirements are testable traceable and validated through approved verification methods and documented test results.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate integrated test activities across system development cybersecurity privacy infrastructure and operational domains.
• Support technical and operational readiness reviews by defining entrance and exit criteria assembling evidence and tracking closure of test-related findings.
• Monitor system quality and performance through structured testing issue tracking regression testing and readiness assessments.
• Manage test resources environments and data needed to support reliable and repeatable validation of biometric capabilities.
• Ensure testing activities address applicable compliance requirements including security privacy accessibility records management and system interfaces.
• Provide leadership with timely accurate assessments of testing status system risk and readiness for operational use.
• Promote continuous improvement in test processes coordination and reporting to enhance program quality and delivery outcomes.

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• 11 years experience in testing / engineering.
• Bachelors Degree in STEM field. Masters Degree preferrred.
• Supportive certifications a plus.
• Experience with various border security technologies;Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies.
• Understanding of testing standards and best practices.
• Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to border areas.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills.