Test Engineer, Level 3

Position Summary

Federal Data Systems is looking for a Test Engineer, Level 3 to 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 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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

• Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning.

• Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use.

• Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks.

• Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection(U) 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan.

• Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access, U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Eight (8) years’ experience as a Test Engineer 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.

• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Desired Skills:

• TS/SCI with Full-scope polygraph is desired.

Working Conditions: Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are normally set from Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Additional details on the precise hours will be informed to the candidate from the Program Manager/Hiring Manager.

Physical Requirements: May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits: Federal Data Systems, LLC offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.  Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Other: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Federal Data Systems, LLC (FEDDATA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.