Field Test Engineer

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA seeks a Linux systems administrator to provide operational and maintenance support for DoD/Navy testing infrastructure. You will deploy, install, and support software/hardware across test sites and platforms, coordinating with warfighters and sponsors to plan installations and execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, generating test plans, troubleshooting discrepancies, and communicating with customers to resolve cross-functional issues during test

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent full-time professional experience in a STEM field.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems via CLI.
• Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting in virtualized Linux environments.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and maintenance support of deployed software/hardware infrastructure for DoD/Navy testing.
• Perform deployment, installation, and training of new infrastructure across test sites and Navy platforms.
• Coordinate with senior warfighters and sponsors to plan installation checkouts, testing, and mission execution.
• Review designs, generate test plans, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events.
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and drive cross-functional issues during test events.

Skills

Linux system administration

CLI proficiency

Virtualization

Python

Java

C++

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, mathematics, physics, or STEM field

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

Job description

• Provide operational and maintenance support of deployed software/hardware infrastructure supporting various DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing and experimentation.


• Perform deployment, installation, training and operational support of new software/hardware infrastructure across various test sites and Navy platforms.


• Coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors to plan, schedule and accomplish installation checkouts, operational testing and mission execution.


• Review software designs, generate test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events.


• Communicate directly with customers and users to understand needs and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges during test events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience


• 1-3 years of related experience


• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using command-line interface (CLI) tools and utilities.


• Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting within virtualized Linux environments.


• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machine administration.


• Ability to learn unique hardware/software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site.


• Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment.


• Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with the test execution.


• Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test and operational methodologies


• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, network, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected.


• Ability to travel up to 50%


• Preferred Skills:


• Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting.


• Experience System integration and test experience for tactical applications (Aegis Weapon System, CEC, Link16, etc.).


• Have experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications.


• Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g., Software Engineering, IT, Networking).


• Experience running and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions.


• Experience developing or testing large, complex systems (e.g., DOD related lab environment).


• Experience running codes or scripts in Python, Java, C++ or other languages.


• Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in deploying and maintaining software/hardware infrastructure in mission-critical environments, with a strong focus on Linux systems and virtualization technologies. Proficient in coordinating with military personnel and executing operational testing and integration methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Linux System Administration


• VMware Technologies (ESXi, vCenter)


• Software Integration and Testing


• Troubleshooting Techniques


• Experience with Aegis Weapon System

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Linux-Based Systems


• Command-Line Interface (CLI)


• Virtualized Environments


• Python Programming


• Java Programming


• C++ Programming


• Test Plans and Procedures


• Operational Testing


• Application Deployment


• System Integration

Soft Skills

• Communication with Senior Warfighters


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• DoD Systems


• Navy Operational Testing


• Mission-Critical Environment


• Tactical Applications


• Best Engineering Practices