Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer

Xenith Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Xenith Solutions is a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family. We are seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support the U.S. Border Patrol’s Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe. We are seeking for an energetic self-starter individual who is focused on practical and efficient solutions delivered by an interdisciplinary, collaborative team. The candidate will join our T&E Team and provide full-time support. This position applies for teleworking, but client may require in-person meetings in their location in Washington, D.C. Travel within the United States will be required.

Requirements

Senior Level -10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 7 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering.
Mid Level - 5-7 years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 4 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering.
Experience in developing, executing T&E strategy and plans in support of large, complex programs
Knowledge of DHS or DoD acquisition life cycle framework and systems engineering life cycle (SELC) framework
Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines
Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
Flexible in adapting to change, and a strong desire to learn and acquire new skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
All positions require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI

Responsibilities

Leading or supporting the planning, execution, data collection, and reporting of technology demonstrations, system acceptance tests, and other technology and/or systems evaluation and assessment efforts
Leading or supporting the development of engineering plans and artifacts including: Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Testing and Evaluation Gate Reviews (TEGR) Test case / scenario designs Systems Engineering Plans (SEP) Functional Requirements Documents (FRD) Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Participating in or leading T&E IPTs and/or working groups
Participating in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and test review boards
Coordinating and tracking project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer
Additional responsibilities include training and managing test team in test and evaluation activities and assisting in the development of policies and procedures designed to streamline test and evaluation activities