Senior Systems Test Engineer

SilkRoad; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to provide technical and engineering support for major IT Test and Evaluation efforts for AFLCMC/HNC at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Responsibilities cover test concept to operational testing, using DoE methods and rigorous data analysis.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher with DoD experience or a very experienced high school graduate, plus an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and at least 12 years in the applicable technical/professional discipline, including 5 years of DoD experience; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 20 years of directly related experience, including 8 years of DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of testing, including test concept/methodology development, test planning, execution, reporting, data analysis, and end-user testing.
• Use Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.
• Prepare test criteria, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, and technical reports.

Skills

DoD experience

Top Secret clearance

Test engineering

ETR/TE testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

High school diploma + extensive DoD experience

Job description

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to provide technical and engineering support for major IT Test and Evaluation (T&E) efforts supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support all phases of testing, including test concept and methodology development, test planning, test execution and reporting, data analysis, and end-user operational testing.
• Use Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.
• Prepare test criteria, technical analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, and technical reports, or provide direction to others in their preparation.
• Apply appropriate engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate complex technical problems and test data.
• Review test results and conclusions to evaluate their quality, completeness, and overall adequacy.
• Develop effective approaches to address technical problems and challenges encountered during testing.
• Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured, capable, operationally relevant, and available to support thorough testing of software releases, including fault insertion and fault identification.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts between multiple releases and provide analysis and recommendations to the program test lead.
• Work independently with general guidance, with work reviewed as needed for technical quality and completeness.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and at least 12 years of experience in the applicable technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years of DoD experience; OR
  • High school diploma or equivalent and at least 20 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years of DoD experience.
• Must possess an active/current DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.