Test Specialist/Engineer

Tactical Engineering & Analysis•San Diego, CA

2d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer/Specialist is responsible for working closely with customers and other engineers to plan and execute Systems of Systems (SoS) events involving Program of Record (PoR) systems and their corresponding configurations as well as supporting execution and evaluation of system requirements. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by contributing to troubleshooting and anomaly documentation as well as report delivery. This position will directly impact US Navy mission and operational readiness through the test and evaluation of a mission critical software program. CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES Ability to perform the following, under close supervision: Assist in the set-up, operation, and tear down of the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems. Assist in the execution of test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation. Support the troubleshooting of test issues and apply standard troubleshooting techniques to identify the issue with systems, support systems or interfaces. Provide operational support for trouble report resolution activities to include system problem isolation/detection and resolution. Support in the capture and collection of test data of each system and support system. Support in the development of test cases, test procedures and test scripts, as required by the project/program. Provide required periodic input for status report and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) to the project lead. Submits all required input on time and with accuracy. Assist with identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed. Assist with data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed. Participate in project-oriented meetings for the management, progression, and or closure of support activities.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of the following:
Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written.
Test Tracking, Evaluation Methodologies and Procedures
Technical Writing
Troubleshooting
Network protocols such as TCP/UDP/ICMP/IGMP
Navy communication systems such as CDLMS and LMMT
Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required.

Nice To Haves

BS STEM Degree Preferred
CompTIA and/or Cisco Networking Certification Preferred
An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in the set-up, operation, and tear down of the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems.
Assist in the execution of test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation.
Support the troubleshooting of test issues and apply standard troubleshooting techniques to identify the issue with systems, support systems or interfaces.
Provide operational support for trouble report resolution activities to include system problem isolation/detection and resolution.
Support in the capture and collection of test data of each system and support system.
Support in the development of test cases, test procedures and test scripts, as required by the project/program.
Provide required periodic input for status report and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) to the project lead.
Submits all required input on time and with accuracy.
Assist with identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed.
Assist with data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed.
Participate in project-oriented meetings for the management, progression, and or closure of support activities.