Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist government stakeholders by utilizing scientific methods and applying robust systems engineering (SE) processes to ensure continuous data development and testing of system components for Weapons, Aircraft, and Ground projects and programs.
• Generate optimized data files to support projects and programs, ensuring high performance and reliability in operational environments.
• Perform rapid reprogramming of fielded data to resolve operational issues and implement enhanced capabilities to address evolving mission requirements.
• Collaborate with contractors and DoD laboratories to guarantee seamless integration of data developed for programs.
• Identify, describe, and analyze system interface requirements and standards, along with interoperability requirements, to ensure compatibility across platforms and systems.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis by developing and documenting data reduction and processing software, generating computer-based data products, and building/improving data storage/retrieval systems.
• Develop and refine new test methodologies as needed to execute testing efforts effectively for programs.
• Provide hands-on support for a wide variety of test and evaluation activities conducted at multiple locations, ensuring test plans and schedules align with program objectives.
• Develop and employ simulations to verify and validate data products before fielding, ensuring reliability and mission readiness.
• Execute or analyze hardware-in-the-loop testing of threat simulation systems to verify and validate data products prior to operational deployment.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis of test and evaluation data, interpreting system performance results, verifying accomplishment of test objectives, and supporting additional technical analysis as needed.
• Provide recommendations for the deployment of various types of data products based on test results and thorough system performance evaluations.
• Create and deliver technical status reports and briefings, summarizing test progress, key accomplishments, and identified challenges associated with programs.
• Advise and assist in the management, maintenance, and upgrade of test and evaluation resources, including specialized test support equipment and infrastructure.
• Support the integration of new or modified equipment and systems to enhance current capabilities and maintain system performance.
• Provide technical expertise for acquisition activities throughout all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including: Participating in acquisition strategy development and planning, Supporting decision support systems and modeling efforts, Maintaining test schedules aligned with program milestones, Participating in user requirements groups, TIMs (Technical Interchange Meetings), PMRs (Program Management Reviews), TPWGs (Test Planning Working Groups), ITTs (Integrated Test Teams), PDRs (Preliminary Design Reviews), CDRs (Critical Design Reviews), and other related reviews.
• Prepare and maintain user support documentation, including system handbooks, test plans, test reports, and systems software documentation in accordance with AFI 10-703.
• Serve as a liaison between government program offices, contractor development teams, testing organizations, and training systems designers to ensure alignment between technical outputs and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) work.
• No less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years.
• A Master of Arts/Science degree (waiver may be granted based on experience level).
• Top-Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship