Senior Test Engineer

DCS Corporation; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Dahlgren, VA, seeks a Senior Test Engineer to lead requirements-based test strategies and execution for NSWCDD EWSO systems. You will analyze system behavior, verify defects, and develop test plans spanning lab and field environments.

The role requires a DoD testing background, 7+ years of experience, Linux and shell scripting, and an active Secret clearance. You will work with EW/ Aegis/SSDS contexts to ensure mission readiness.

Qualifications

• DoD testing (weapon systems) experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CM processes and change control.
• Experience with test planning, design, and execution within DoD frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements-based test strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Execute testing of Navy EW and combat systems in lab and field.
• Analyze system behavior and verify defects.
• Create test cases and procedures traceable to requirements.
• Plan and execute tests in laboratory and field environments; report results.

Skills

DoD testing

Agile

CM

Linux

Shell scripting

Test planning

Test execution

Bug tracking

Requirements-based testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/technical

Job description

DCS is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support laboratory and field testing for the NSWCDD B30 Electronic Warfare and Spectrum Operations (EWSO) mission. This position will develop requirements-based test strategies, plans, and procedures; execute testing of Navy EW and combat systems; analyze system behavior; and investigate and verify defects. The ideal candidate brings experience with Electronic Warfare systems, Aegis, or SSDS.

At DCS Corporation, you will find competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and a collaborative, innovative culture built to support your growth. Best of all, you will be part of a mission-driven team developing capabilities that help Navy warfighters detect, assess, and respond to emerging threats.

Hiring for this role is dependent on the successful award of the contract. Offer and start date are subject to change based on the final award decision.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific or technical discipline plus 7 years of experience.

Active Secret Security Clearance.

7 years of demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Conducting tests in support of DoD weapon systems.
• Test and evaluation strategies, statistical analysis of data and engineering tools.
• Understanding of concepts related to system performance testing and methods of system test design.
• Agile methodologies.
• Configuration Management (CM) processes and Configuration Control Board (CCB) support.
• Use of simulations in a test environment.
• Reporting, tracking, reproducing and verifying bugs.
• Troubleshooting weapon control systems.
• Understanding system actual and desired behavior.
• Creation of test cases and procedures in accordance with DoD policies and instructions.
• Development of test plans and procedures that trace to program requirements.
• Planning and executing tests in both laboratory and field environments.
• Analyzing test data to assess system behavior and create final test reports.
• Ability to plan, design, coordinate, and control the progress of project work to meet sponsor objectives.

Specialized Test Engineering experience - 3 years concurrent progressive experience with a demonstrated technical background in: Electronic Warfare Systems / Aegis / SSDS.

3 years experience working in a Linux operating environment and familiarity with shell scripting.