Test Engineer

ASRC Federal•Columbia, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an experienced and versatile Test Engineer to join our Voice Communication System (VCS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware and software system-level testing, a proven track record in testing Mission Critical and/or Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, network infrastructure, and radio-telephone communications software and hardware elements. The candidate will conduct and provide support for informal testing, customer acceptance testing, and other Test related activities. In addition, the candidate is expected to interface with customers and partners on a technical level, discuss system-level and site-specific requirements, and test plans. VCS is the FAA’s effort to replace outdated analog Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) voice switches with modern, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)‑enabled systems across Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities nationwide.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information System Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or in another technical field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
Five (5) to Nine (9) years of related work experience (Hardware and Software test experience).
Hands-on test experience; preferrably in Air Traffic Managment, Radio Control Equipment, and/or VoIP systems.
Bug-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA (preferred)) and Test Management Systems (e.g., JAMA)
Test Methodologies using Agile/Scrum software development processes and project life cycles.
Developing internal and deliverable system-level test procedures, preferable for mission critical equipment within a production environment.
Ability to Work independently, as well as a team, in an agile environment.
Ability to Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
Ability to Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.
Ability to Write clear and consie test plans and procedures based on system requirements and clearly document defects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable.
Knowledge/experience in Digital and analog telecommunications including VoIP and radio systems.
Knowledge/experience in Telecommunications systems and related technologies (e.g., VoIP, T1, ISDN, POTS, and TDM).
Knowledge/experience in Industry standard test tools and equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope, Transmission Impairment Measurement Set (TIMS), Multimeter, Viavi T-BERD, Sage Multi-Channel Test Instrument).
Knowledge/experience in Commercial performance, simulation, and analysis testing tools (e.g., VOTER, GL Comm TDM Solutions, etc.).
Knowledge/experience in Network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark (preferred), Ethereal).
Familiarity with Industry standards (e.g. ED-137, MIL-STD-461G, FCC 47 Part B, FAA-G-2100H, FAA NextGen, DO-278A).
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic IP network skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test procedures for both hardware and software components.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of testing principles, including thorough test documentation, test coverage & traceability, and Test Verification Methods.
Perform functional, maintenance/reliability, stability/load, performance, analysis, security, voice quality, and environmental tests.
Plan verification strategies and test specifications based on customer and product requirements, software and hardware requirements, and use case scenarios.
Manage test environment for assigned Test program(s), including managing test scripts and test equipment.
Identify and fully document any defects/unexpected anomalies identified during testing with instruction of how to recreate the issue.
Review and interpret system and software requirements from a testability perspective.
Maintain well organized record of test results and generate historical analysis of test results.
Communicate technical issues or project details with Test Management, Engineering, and stakeholders.