Sr. Test Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for the TAAS program at Hanscom AFB. This full-time position involves documenting test processes, identifying opportunities for improvements, and applying design of experiments methods to conduct tests.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in test engineering, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and must be a US citizen with a current Top Secret clearance. Strong communication skills and a broad knowledge of quality assurance processes are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in test engineering and support.
• Experience developing test plans and test cases.
• Broad knowledge of the quality assurance process.

Responsibilities

• Document T&E support processes and methodologies.
• Identify and implement process improvements for testing.
• Devise innovative solutions to encountered problems.

Skills

Test engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for the Technical Advisory and Assistance Services (TAAS) program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Document the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end‑user operational testing.
• Identify, propose, and implement opportunities, novel processes, procedures, and methods to expedite the completion of required testing.
• Apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.
• Independently prepare (or direct others in the preparation of) test evaluation and success criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise.
• Select and apply engineering and test techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, performance, specification compliance, security, resiliency, or other features of the work.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks.
• Devise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness.
• Evaluate the configuration, capability, operational relevance, and limitations of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g., fault insertion/fault identification).
• Deconflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases and provide high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead.
• Apply and support digital engineering concepts and techniques throughout the program lifecycle, such as providing technical support to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Provide analysis and recommendations to incorporate communications systems and Modular Open System Architectures (e.g., Open Mission Systems) on host platforms with an NC3 mission to enable NC3 modernization. Analysis considerations should include SWAP‑C, HW/SW processing environments, and technology limitations.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in test engineering and support. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Plan, coordinate, and implement all activities related to the testing of IT and data center functions. Experience developing test plans and test cases. Must have experience working with test review boards and conducting test readiness reviews. Possess a broad knowledge of the quality assurance process as it applies to testing and evaluation of software applications and mission systems. Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization. Must be willing to provide hands‑on testing support when necessary. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled