Systems Interoperability Tester, Senior

About the role

The Systems Interoperability Tester plays a crucial role in ensuring diverse systems can communicate and exchange data effectively. They are responsible for developing test plans and methodologies, deploying test environments, analyzing data to identify compatibility issues, troubleshooting problems, and collaborating with various teams to achieve seamless integration across multi-domain operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive interoperability testing plans, test methodologies, and test cases to evaluate system compatibility and performance.
• Set up and manage virtual and physical test environments, including necessary tools and infrastructure, for testing systems and applications.
• Conduct tests on systems that exchange electronic information and data, ensuring data consistency and proper functioning.
• Analyze test results, track regression trends, identify root causes of failures, and generate detailed reports and risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered with system equipment, configurations, or data exchange, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Work closely with hardware, software, system, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies and validation milestones.
• Create technical documentation, including integration strategies, test methodologies, and modernization plans, to support system integration.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

• A bachelor’s degree and/or 2 to 5 years of experience.
• A TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, data exchange protocols, and relevant industry standards.
• Proficiency in various testing types, including operational, integration, and regression testing, with an understanding of appropriate test rigor.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Skill in using data analytics to evaluate test outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to report findings and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with tools for architecture development (such as DoDAF/SysML) and test environment deployment.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of system architecture, data exchange protocols, and relevant industry standards.
• Testing Methodologies: Proficiency in various testing types, including operational, integration, and regression testing, with an understanding of appropriate test rigor.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Data Analysis: Skill in using data analytics to evaluate test outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to report findings and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Tools and Technologies: Familiarity with tools for architecture development (such as DoDAF/SysML) and test environment deployment.