Test Engineer

Synergy ECP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in the United States is seeking a Tester Engineer to analyze system requirements, develop evaluation plans, and coordinate government test activities. The role emphasizes Data collection, analysis, and reporting on T&E outcomes to support acquisition programs.

Candidates should have the required TS/SCI with FS Poly, U.S. Citizenship, and at least five years in test engineering; a Bachelor's in Math/Science/Engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities.
• Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
• Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
• Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
• Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
• Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
• Select, develop, and use analysis tools
• Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by Testing Tasks
• Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
• Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to sync T&E events with supported decision points
• Establish and employ Data and Configuration Management capabilities
• Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
• Assess operation and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
• Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis
• Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection
• Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation
• Design surveys for evaluation of SME input and user assessments of performance
• Participate in T&E Working‑level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
• Produce Evaluation Plans, Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports
• Design data sampling schemes to optimize information/resource balance
• Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools
• Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re-conduct of the event
• Coordinate task implementation with Government sponsor
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards

Skills

Test engineering

Systems thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math/Science/Engineering

Job description

Synergy ECP, a platform company with Falfurrias Capital Partners, has a talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense and intelligence industries. Our capabilities are focused on software engineering, cybersecurity, system engineering and IT services. Providing these services, Synergy ECP, has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple US government agencies and US military services.

Synergy ECP possesses pertinent and highly valued credentials, specialized certifications, and clearance levels to secure our clients’ computer networks and information at a time when a premium is placed on cyber security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to its name – making sure excellence is displayed by its Employees, to its Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). We simply can’t have one without the other. It’s what sets us apart – enabling us to be an autonomous agile business that delivers huge results to meet the ever‑evolving demands of our customers.

Synergy ECP was established in 2007 and its management team has over 30+ years of Department of Defense and Intelligence Community experience. Our leadership team and strong, determined staff are ready to embrace new challenges and continue as a driving force in our field.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship

Tester Engineer analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Text & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance areas.

Description

• Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities
• Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
• Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
• Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
• Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
• Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
• Select, develop, and use analysis tools
• Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by Testing Tasks
• Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
• Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to sync T&E events with supported decision points
• Establish and employ Data and Configuration Management capabilities
• Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
• Assess operation and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
• Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning
• Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
• Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test
• Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance
• Participate in the T&E Working‑level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
• Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
• Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
• Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, and facilities
• Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re-conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
• Participate in T&E WIPT and/or integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans
• Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
• Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and reports/Briefings, Data management Plan
• Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.