Test Specialist/Engineer

Tactical Engineering & Analysis•San Diego, CA

10d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Test Specialist/Engineer provides direct support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific by leading the Verification and Validation (V&V) Adaptive Tactical Data Link (TDL) System (ATS) in the verification and validation of Command-and-Control Processor (C2P) and Multi-Tactical Data Link (MTDL) systems. The role supports organizational goals by providing C2P subject matter expertise in planning, coordinating, analyzing, reporting, and executing test events in a controlled testing environment. The work supports the US Navy mission and operational readiness through testing and evaluation of major program baselines for program acquisition milestone decisions. The position performs testing activities with some supervision, including setup and operation of test architectures, execution of test procedures, generation of scripts and documentation, and analysis and troubleshooting of test results. It also involves leading and mentoring test team members, managing team activities, coordinating test schedules with cross-functional teams and lab environments, and working with project management and customers to coordinate testing and project schedules. The work takes place in a general office environment and computer/equipment lab. The schedule is 9/80, with the ability to work non-standard hours and schedules as project requirements dictate. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must have an active clearance or be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and will be subject to a security background investigation. An active security clearance is highly desirable. The stated annual pay range is $100,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Experience with Command-and-Control Processor (C2P) and Multi-Tactical Data Link (MTDL) systems is required.
Basic knowledge of common terminology within the program scope and the ability to use it accurately in verbal and written communication.
Basic knowledge of Test and Evaluation Methodologies.
Basic knowledge of technical writing.
Basic knowledge of troubleshooting.
Basic knowledge of standard computer-based business tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of data collection and plan development to support analysis objectives, including developing data logs, matrices, and tables.
GED and/or equivalent years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have an active U.S. Government security clearance or be able to obtain one and undergo a U.S. security background investigation.
Ability to work non-standard hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field preferred.
An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and tear down test architectures for various systems and subsystems.
Execute test procedures, analyze results, and generate final test documentation.
Generate test scripts within systems to support test procedure execution.
Participate in developing test plans and procedures, including identifying test objectives and evaluation methods.
Decompose test requirements from system and interface specifications into tests of specific system capabilities.
Apply standard troubleshooting techniques and common data analysis tools to validate, identify root causes, and troubleshoot issues observed or documented during testing.
Review and generate required test reports and Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) documentation and provide them to the Project Lead.
Oversee data collection, preliminary analysis, data removal and transfer; provide data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs) and reach-back support as needed.
Lead and mentor test team members.
Lead a team of operators and analysts, managing daily test development, execution, analysis, and reporting activities.
Track team activities related to test events.
Coordinate testing activities and schedules for test events with cross-functional test teams and lab environments.
Work with project management and customers to coordinate testing activities and project schedules.