Senior Test Engineer

Encore Vet Group•Tysons, VA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

11+ years' experience in testing / engineering.
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Supportive certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

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.