Senior Test Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Test Engineer supports research, development, test, and evaluation of security systems for components of the Department of Homeland Security. The role evaluates systems holistically and determines how changes may affect system operation or performance. This is a full-time position located in Arlington, Virginia, with a stated salary range of $135,000 to $150,000 per year. The position leads test engineers in test planning, test execution, data collection and analysis, and technical reporting. It includes reviewing vendor qualification and system design documentation, supporting hardware configuration management and change-control processes, working with vendors and stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires regular interaction with the client and work in both testing/lab and traditional office environments.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Ability to obtain TSA Suitability.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- At least 6 years of applicable work experience.
- Experience performing test engineering within the government acquisition process.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills, including proficiency with applicable Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- High degree of attention to detail, initiative, and creativity.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug screening.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to a self-selected height and carry up to 50 pounds for 250 feet.
- Ability to work in awkward or cramped spaces for extended periods, including squatting, awkward bending or reaching, and remaining stooped.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Engineering, Operations Research, mathematics, or physical science.
- Experience reviewing Technical Data Packages and Qualification Data Packages.
- Possession of TSA Suitability.
Responsibilities
- Lead test engineers in test planning, test execution methodology, data collection, data reduction and analysis, and technical report writing.
- Perform engineering design reviews and engage Integrated Product Team representatives.
- Work directly with vendors and stakeholders to enhance technologies and capabilities during developmental lifecycle support.
- Review vendor Qualification Data Packages and applicable system design documentation.
- Facilitate initial configuration baselines, configuration audits, and change management for hardware systems entering test.
- Review change packages and support the configuration control board process.
- Serve as the point of contact for technology vendors regarding systems engineering and configuration management.
- Write and review technical documentation.
- Mentor and support junior engineers.
- Apply relevant government and industry guidance and best practices, including ANSI/EIA 649C, the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, and/or ISO 10007.
- Interact directly with the client on a regular basis.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
