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Test Engineer
Location:
Laurel, MD
Description:
JOB SUMMARY Analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports 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. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES SENIOR LEVEL CAREER CANDIDATES: Assist with any or all of the 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 as needed to support the T&E activities Plan and Execute Performance Analysis Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates Select, develop, & use analysis tools Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks 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 Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans 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) 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 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 Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk 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 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 fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones BASIC QUALIFICATIONS SENIOR LEVEL CAREER CANDIDATES: Eight (8) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. The qualified applicant must be a US Citizen and possess an ACTIVE TS//SCI with poly clearance. Sponsorship is not available and expired clearances will not be considered. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SENIOR LEVEL CAREER CANDIDATES: Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS "SEE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS" DESIRED COMPETENCIES SENIOR LEVEL CAREER CANDIDATES: Shall have experience in test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems. Experience in the development and implementation of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports. Experience in writing test cases and writing discrepancy reports. Experience with Basic UNIX or Windows commands and writing test scripts Other Duties Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties and responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Sitec Consulting
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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