Systems Integration and Test Lead - Active Secret Clearance Required

Korn Ferry; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join their fast-paced team in Carlsbad, CA. You will define test strategies, develop test plans, and lead a team of engineers. Candidates should have over 13 years of system testing experience, automation scripting skills in Python or C/C++/C#, and strong knowledge of networking protocols. This role requires leadership abilities and a United States Secret Clearance. Join us to ensure high-quality standards in software testing!

Qualifications

• 13+ years in system testing, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience in automation scripting.
• Experience with networking protocols like TCP/IP, SNMP, and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to adjust test coverage.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for various testing types.
• Lead and mentor a testing team across multiple projects.
• Oversee execution of system and automated test cases.

Skills

Leadership

Automation scripting (Python, C/C++/C#)

Analytical skills

Debugging

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Wireshark

Job description

As a member of our Client's fast-paced Test Engineering Team, you will apply deep technical expertise and leadership to define the test strategy, ensuring it aligns with quality standards across diverse networking and orchestration teams within our products portfolio.

You will work closely with the test and product design teams to interpret module requirements and turn them into corresponding Qualification and Certification Test Plans, Procedures, and Automation Test Scripts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Integrated Product and Product Management teams to adjust test coverage and align to customer user cases
• Develop comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, performance, and interoperability testing.
• Ensure alignment with product requirements and industry standards (e.g., IEEE, RFCs).
• Lead and mentor a team of system and software test engineers across multiple projects.
• Assign tasks, review test cases, and ensure timely execution of test cycles.
• Oversee execution of system and automated test cases.
• Validate end-to-end system functionality including Layer 2/3 protocols.
• Perform regression, robustness, and stress testing.
• Actively participate in the debugging process, performing deep-level root cause analysis for complex defects. Work alongside development teams to resolve issues and prevent future recurrences.
• Maintain detailed records of test results, defects, and coverage metrics.
• Generate test reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Define and own system-level test strategies for networking products and systems
• Complete various tests, analyze data, and detail the results.
• Using Python to automate both the execution of tests as well as the test procedure and test report documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area
• 13+ years in system testing, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• 2+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, or Python.
• Experience ensuring that testing activities align with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manage testing-related budget/costs.
• Experience creating verification cross reference matrixes in an enterprise requirements management system (DOORS, JAMA, etc).
• Experience in authoring and maintaining automated test procedures, technical reports, and supporting documentation in alignment with acceptance, qualification, certification, and functional testing standards.
• Experience with networking protocols and systems, e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Wireshark, etc.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Active United States Secret Clearance required
• This is an on-site position located in Carlsbad, CA.