Test Engineer 3

Job Duties

• Develop and execute system integration and test activities supporting software and hardware verification.
• Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test procedures, verification procedures, and test reports.
• Develop formal requirements verification procedures to support customer acceptance testing.
• Support subsystem and system integration activities, including troubleshooting, fault isolation, and resolution of hardware and software issues.
• Verify system performance against technical requirements and document verification results.
• Maintain requirements traceability and verification documentation within the program requirements management system.
• Review system engineering documentation to ensure test methodologies are complete, accurate, and aligned with program objectives.
• Participate in integration planning, test readiness reviews, and formal test events.
• Support development of integration scenarios and verification strategies for software and hardware components.
• Analyze test results, document discrepancies, and work with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in engineering peer reviews to ensure technical quality and compliance with program standards.
• Collaborate effectively across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) while supporting program schedules and customer milestones.
• Provide technical recommendations and status updates to program leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing requirements verification procedures for software-intensive systems.
• Experience executing formal system or software verification testing.
• Experience developing test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Experience supporting system integration and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and system verification methodologies.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including CONUS and international locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Space Force programs.
• Experience integrating complex hardware and software systems.
• Experience with radar systems, missile defense, space surveillance, or satellite operations.
• Experience supporting Integration and Test/Checkout (I&T/IATC) activities.
• Experience developing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) scenarios to support integration and testing.
• Experience documenting integration activities, deficiencies, corrective actions, and verification results.
• Experience supporting international integration or field test activities.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and DevSecOps environments.
• Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with C++ software development or software integration.
• Experience integrating large-scale ground processing, command and control, or radar systems.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.