Systems Test Engineer

KMS Solutions, LLC•Alexandria, VA

9h•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Test Engineer supports the Navy On-Site Test team at the Lockheed Martin Corporate Test Facility in Manassas, Virginia. The role conducts, observes, and documents system-level testing of Legacy, Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 19, and ACB23 combat system baselines of the AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship ASW System. The position performs requirements-based testing in accordance with program specifications, including software qualification, hardware transparency, endurance, longevity, and casualty-mode testing. It also investigates and validates software defects, assesses legacy defects for applicability to new system configurations, and assists with root cause analysis of high-priority issues affecting combat system interoperability. The engineer develops and revises test cases, documents results, tracks discrepancies, and coordinates with engineering and test teams to verify that software functionality meets operational requirements and program objectives. This role operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment. Telework may be allowed up to 25%, subject to business and customer needs. Travel within the continental United States is possible, with potential overseas travel; travel up to 20% may be required. The typical workday is eight hours, with some flexibility subject to supervisor concurrence. The employee must be available during contract/location core hours and account for the required hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; equivalent active-duty Navy experience involving Undersea Warfare will be considered.
At least five years of relevant technical and operational experience with Advanced Processing Builds (APBs) of the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), Advanced Capability Builds (ACBs) of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship ASW Combat System, or both.
Prior experience working with Surface TYCOMs and Fleet Staffs, such as COMNAVSURFPAC, COMNAVSURFLANT, Surface Mine Warfare Development Command, or Surface Combat Systems Training Command.
Prior experience maturing technology and performing technology development, testing, integration, and transition to production.
Prior military or DoD civilian experience involving Undersea Warfare Operations.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and required access to worksite locations; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work and solve problems effectively both independently and in teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn about, the project or product being developed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to meet onsite presence requirements at customer or vendor workspaces across multiple locations, potentially several times a week.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with U.S. Naval systems.
Systems Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct, observe, and document system-level testing of Legacy, ACB 19, and ACB23 combat system baselines of the AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship ASW System.
Perform requirements-based testing in accordance with program specifications, including software qualification and hardware transparency testing.
Execute extended endurance and longevity tests.
Support casualty-mode testing to verify system performance, stability, and reliability.
Investigate, reproduce, and validate software defects.
Perform bug verification and validation.
Assess legacy software defects for applicability to new system configurations.
Assist in root cause analysis of high-priority issues affecting combat system interoperability.
Develop and revise test cases, document test results, track discrepancies, and coordinate with engineering and test teams to ensure software functionality meets operational requirements and program objectives.