Site Lead Acceptance Tester - Journeyman

Joint Research and Development; Belcamp (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JRAD is seeking a Journeyman Site Lead Acceptance Tester to support the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command.

This telework role involves frequent travel and extended onsite support to ATEC Test Centers, coordinating site-level acceptance testing for network and communications infrastructure under TENM. You will oversee system integration testing, verification and validation, and ensure technical and operational readiness of modernized systems while collaborating with government representatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in systems integration, system testing, or related engineering activities.
• Experience performing integration testing, verification & validation, and system acceptance activities in complex environments.
• Experience coordinating technical testing activities and documenting test results.

Responsibilities

• Support site-level acceptance testing for TENM program deployments.
• Oversee system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities.
• Coordinate with government representatives, engineering teams, and stakeholders for test planning and reporting.
• Develop, review, and execute site acceptance test plans and test procedures.
• Provide onsite testing personnel coordination and testing resources management.
• Verify functionality, connectivity, interoperability, and operational readiness of network and telecom systems.
• Identify and resolve defects and discrepancies discovered during testing.
• Support troubleshooting, regression testing, and corrective actions before final acceptance.
• Maintain testing documentation including test results and deficiency reports.
• Participate in test readiness reviews and government acceptance activities.
• Ensure testing aligns with cybersecurity, quality standards, and procedures.

Skills

Acceptance testing leadership

System integration testing

Testing documentation

Coordination with government and teams

Cybersecurity requirements knowledge

DoD cybersecurity qualification

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Telecom

Job description

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Journeyman Site Lead Acceptance Tester position supporting the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. This position is a telework position with frequent travel and extended onsite support to ATEC Test Centers.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate site-level acceptance testing activities for network and communications infrastructure deployed under the U.S. Army Test Enterprise Network Modernization (TENM) program.
• Execute and oversee system integration testing, verification and validation, and acceptance testing activities to ensure installed systems meet established technical and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with ATEC government representatives, engineering teams, installation personnel, and program stakeholders to support test planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Assist in the development, review, and execution of site acceptance test plans, test procedures, test cases, and technical evaluation criteria.
• Provide day-to-day coordination of onsite testing personnel, equipment availability, testing resources, and site readiness activities.
• Verify the functionality, performance, connectivity, interoperability, and operational readiness of modernized network, wireless, fiber‑optic, and telecommunications systems.
• Identify, document, track, and coordinate the resolution of technical discrepancies, integration issues, and system deficiencies discovered during testing.
• Support troubleshooting, corrective action verification, and regression testing to ensure identified deficiencies are resolved before final acceptance.
• Maintain accurate testing documentation, including test results, inspection records, deficiency reports, system configurations, and acceptance test deliverables.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings, test readiness reviews, status briefings, and government acceptance activities.
• Ensure testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved technical specifications, cybersecurity requirements, quality standards, and program procedures.
• Provide onsite technical coordination and operational support to ensure completion of testing milestones and successful government acceptance of installed systems.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in systems integration, system testing, acceptance testing, or related technical engineering activities.
• Demonstrated experience performing integration testing, verification and validation, and system acceptance activities in complex technical environments.
• Experience coordinating technical testing activities, troubleshooting integration issues, and documenting test results.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, wireless communications, or enterprise IT modernization projects.
• Experience working with engineering teams, installation personnel, technical project managers, and customer stakeholders.
• Experience supporting DoD, federal government, military test environments, or similarly complex mission‑critical systems.
• Appropriate DoD 8140‑aligned cybersecurity qualification or certification based on the designated cyber workforce role and required proficiency level.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or an equivalent qualifying certification may be acceptable depending on the position's assigned DoD 8140 requirements.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, test planning, test execution, verification and validation, and acceptance testing processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing acceptance test plans, test cases, test procedures, and system verification documentation.
• Working knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, TCP/IP, wireless communications, and fiber‑optic connectivity.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, system requirements, network architecture diagrams, and technical implementation documentation.
• Experience conducting system functionality, connectivity, interoperability, and performance testing.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting network and systems integration issues and coordinating technical corrective actions.
• Knowledge of defect identification, discrepancy tracking, root‑cause analysis, regression testing, and test result validation.
• Experience using testing, monitoring, diagnostic, and documentation tools to evaluate system performance and operational readiness.
• Understanding of applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, network security practices, and system configuration standards.
• Strong organizational, technical documentation, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate onsite testing activities and communicate technical findings to engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Security Clearance:

• An active Secret clearance.
• Candidates must be able to meet all applicable government background investigation, installation access, cybersecurity, and personnel security requirements associated with their assigned duties.

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well‑being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full‑time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.