Test Engineer 3 - (Selenium, Automated Testing, Test Plans)

Akina•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an experienced Test Engineer (TE3) to create and run test cases, create test reports, create and execute test plans, and be familiar with automated testing methods and execution (Selenium, etc.). The role involves experience creating testing scripts, using command line prompts, and performing backend testing. The Test Engineer will analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures. They will prepare for and conduct data collection and analysis, and report status and results. The role supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation, works with other test organizations for T&E program integration, and provides specialized T&E capabilities. The engineer will conduct research and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts, plan and execute performance analysis, assess operational and system performance requirements for testability, and review planned acquisition approaches. Coordination with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review of T&E-related SE information is expected. The engineer will assess operational environments and priorities, analyze performance risk areas, specify and validate Modeling and Simulation for T&E use, and apply statistical analysis. They will design surveys, select, develop, and use analysis tools, and participate in T&E Working-level Integrated Product Teams (WIPT) or Integrated Test Teams. The role involves executing evaluation plans, producing various T&E products, and defining technical direction for lower-level TEs. The engineer will work directly with the Government sponsor, maintain knowledge of applicable standards, provide leadership of the T&E task, manage T&E resources, ensure quality assurance, and coordinate evaluation and testing tasks. Communication of issues and solutions to management is required, as is driving innovation and responsiveness to program changes. Ensuring the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

In-scope poly, within 7 years
Familiar with automated testing methods and execution (Selenium, etc.)
Experience creating testing scripts
Experience using command line prompts
Experience with backend testing
Eight (8) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required

Responsibilities

Create and run test cases
Create test reports
Create and execute test plans
Create testing scripts
Perform backend testing
Analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures
Prepare for and conduct data collection and analysis, and report status and results
Support the development of Government test and evaluation documentation (e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports)
Work with other test organizations to support T&E program integration
Provide specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW
Assist with Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience
Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities
Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information
Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions
Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance
Select, develop, & use analysis tools
Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks
Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports
Provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points
Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, & facilities
Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities
Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans
Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan
Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task
Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader
Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest
Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products
Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products
Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities
Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership
Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk
Develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fallback positions with a recommended course of action for each risk
Monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones
Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk