Computer Scientist

Air Force Civilian Service; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Software Test/Technical Advisor within the 1st Test and Evaluation Squadron to support test campaigns for software-intensive systems. You will work with the Test Director and project leads to ensure technically sound test plans and reports.

The role requires developing and validating test methodologies, reviewing safety plans, and ensuring alignment with Delta 12 policies. Remote telework is limited to special circumstances.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of how software intensive systems are tested prior to deployment/fielding.
• Knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques in software testing.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive/classified information in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Software test/technical advisor to Test Director and Test Project Leads.
• Reviews/creates technical documents in support of test programs.
• Supports the Project Safety Lead by reviewing Test Safety Plans.
• Ensures test teams follow the squadron Technical Director’s guidance.
• Develops/validates test methodologies and design of experiments.

Skills

Software testing

Test design

Documentation

Security handling

Job description

PCS Funding/Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No Telework: YA002: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework” Closes: 20 October 2026 Locality pay not calculated in this posting. The 1st Test and Evaluation Squadron leads the integrated testing of USSF Command and Control and Space Domain Awareness programs of record in support of weapon system acquisition, operational acceptance, and readiness. Mission: 1 TES prepares USSF forces to prevail in a contested, degraded, and operationally-limited environment through the independent test and evaluation of operational-level command and control technologies and the delivery of timely, accurate, and expert information in support of weapon system acquisition, operational acceptance, and readiness decisions. Purpose of position: Works as part of a test team led by a Test Director. Responsible for ensuring test documents (plans, reports, etc.) are technically sound, support the overall Test Campaign Strategy, and adhere to Delta 12 policies and guidance. Works closely with the test team’s analyst to ensure test designs and methodologies are appropriate/valid for tests on software intensive systems under test (SUTs).

Duties

• Software test/technical advisor to Test Director and Test Project Leads
• Reviews/creates technical documents in support of test programs
• Supports the Project Safety Lead by reviewing Test Safety Plans
• Ensures test teams follow the squadron Technical Director’s guidance
• Develops/validates test methodologies and design of experiments

Knowledge and skills for the position

• Strong understanding of how software intensive systems are tested prior to deployment/fielding.
• Knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques associated with professional software engineering as they apply to testing software intensive systems and subsystems.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Test & Evaluation Foundational or Practitioner level DAWIA certification (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act).
• Experience in developmental and/or operational testing of USSF space systems highly desired.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.