Senior Test Engineer - DoD EW & Linux Test Expert

Precise Systems, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems, Dahlgren, VA, is looking for a Senior Test Engineer to support NSWC Dahlgren missions. The role focuses on Electronic Warfare systems within Aegis/SSDS programs, with hands-on test design, execution in lab and field, and rigorous data analysis.

To qualify you need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, seven years of test engineering experience, Linux and shell scripting skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive test engineering in EW systems (Aegis/SSDS).
• Seven years of DoD weapon system testing, test plans, data analysis.
• Experience with Linux and shell scripting; ability to test in lab and field.
• Ability to plan, design, coordinate, and control project work to meet sponsor objectives.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests in support of DoD weapon systems.
• Develop test plans and procedures traceable to program requirements.
• Plan and execute tests in laboratory and field environments.
• Analyze test data to assess system behavior and generate final reports.
• Create test cases and procedures per DoD policies and instructions.
• Report, track, reproduce, and verify bugs.
• Support Agile methodologies and CM processes.
• Utilize simulations in a test environment.
• Troubleshoot weapon control systems; understand actual vs. desired behavior.
• Coordinate and control progress of project work to meet sponsor objectives.

Skills

Linux

Shell scripting

Test planning

Agile methodologies

Configuration management

Test design

Bug reporting

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in engineering / computer science

Job description

Precise Systems, Dahlgren, VA, is looking for a Senior Test Engineer to support NSWC Dahlgren missions. The role focuses on Electronic Warfare systems within Aegis/SSDS programs, with hands-on test design, execution in lab and field, and rigorous data analysis.

To qualify you need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, seven years of test engineering experience, Linux and shell scripting skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.