Test Engineer (contingent 045)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute test procedures, test plans, and evaluation methodologies for biometric systems and applications.
• Conduct hands-on testing of biometric hardware and software in laboratory, simulated, and operational environments.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing to verify system requirements and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze test data and results to identify software defects, hardware malfunctions, interoperability issues, and performance limitations.
• Document findings, test results, recommendations, and corrective actions in detailed technical reports.
• Validate biometric collection devices and systems supporting fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, and voice biometric modalities.
• Support system verification and validation activities throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during fielding, deployment, and sustainment of biometric systems to operational units and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and government representatives to resolve identified issues and improve system performance.
• Affiliate with evaluating new technologies, enhancements, and upgrades to biometric capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities within the Department of Warfare (DoW) environment.
• Knowledge of biometric technologies, identity management systems, and biometric collection processes.
• Experience developing test procedures, executing test events, and documenting technical findings.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience conducting functional, integration, performance, and regression testing.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, test reports, and recommendations for government stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within the DoW Biometrics community or with interagency biometric stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with biometric collection devices supporting fingerprint, iris, facial recognition, and voice biometrics.
• Familiarity with biometric standards, data exchange protocols, and identity management systems.
• Experience supporting operational testing, fielding, and sustainment of government systems.
• Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.