Test Engineer III (Submarine Systems)

Location: Manassas, VA • Clearance Required • Onsite • Hosted by: Madeline Lazarus

About the role

We are a leading provider of information technology, logistics management, business process re-engineering, financial management, and administrative support services for the Department of the Navy and Homeland Security. We have an incredible team of engineers, analysts, and IT professionals ready to welcome you aboard!

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and technical documentation to develop appropriate methods for validating requirements through testing and other verification methods.
• Develop, modify, and maintain comprehensive test procedures based on system requirements and approved test methodologies.
• Conduct verification and validation activities to confirm corrective changes satisfy system requirements and resolve identified defects.
• Plan and execute informal and formal test events to validate system requirements and support customer-directed testing activities.
• Identify, analyze, and document software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Configure and support test laboratories in accordance with system drawings, port maps, and technical documentation.
• Participate in technical and program meetings and communicate test status, issues, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.
• Communicate significant test issues, risks, findings, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.
• Develop and analyze test cases and communicate test status, findings, and recommendations throughout the test lifecycle.
• Perform assigned responsibilities with a high degree of independence, sound engineering judgment, and accountability for test results.
• Identify functional issues, analyze potential causes, and recommend effective technical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience with AN/BYG-1 combat systems or similar Navy submarine combat systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one engineering discipline with working knowledge of related technical areas.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and test methodologies.
• Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, analyze, and document assigned testing activities and exercise sound technical judgment.

Skills

• AN/BYG-1 or similar Navy submarine combat systems
• Navy submarine, combat system, or training system experience
• Experience supporting formal and informal Navy test events
• Software, firmware, hardware, networking, or systems integration experience
• Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience with requirements verification and validation
• Experience troubleshooting software/hardware interface issues
• Experience with Strike Software, TTWCS, TCIP, MDS, or similar Navy systems
• Experience applying AI tools to improve testing efficiency, analysis, documentation, or continuous improvement
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers/testers

Benefits

• Full time salaried position, direct hire, full benefits package
• Annual profit sharing program
• 401k with company match
• Relocation assistance (Sign-On Bonus for moving expenses, generally