Test Engineer

Synergyecp; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work options

Job summary

Synergyecp is seeking a Test Engineer in Maryland to support software development by enhancing visualization and presentation tools. The ideal candidate will conduct performance analysis and maintain test documentation.

Applicants should have at least five years of experience in testing and possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Competitive salary range is $140,000 to $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience as a Test Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Conduct research into and apply government test and evaluation concepts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the product release process and improve automation.
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and document test results.
• Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation.

Skills

GitLab

Testkube

JMeter

Selenium/Robot

Cloud familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Test Engineer to support the software development team who will develop and sustain integrated, feature-rich capabilities that promote modernization of visualization and presentation tools. The software development team will provide application development and support to tools that allow mission analytic users to view existing data or contribute new information in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the product release process, and hit the ground running with automation improvements and regression testing.
• Develop and maintain test plans and procedures, document test results, and develop special test code.
• Plan and execute performance analysis.
• Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs.
• 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 the testing tasks.
• Plan and execute performance data collection.
• Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points.
• Establish and employ data & configuration management capabilities.
• Support data authentication group functions; and comply with program discrepancy reporting criteria and processes.
• Assess operational 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 (U) 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, 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, & 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.
• Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task.
• Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader.
• 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.

Desired Skills

• GitLab
• Testkube
• JMeter
• Selenium/Robot
• Cloud familiarity

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Individual Capabilities Required

• Five (5) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience.
• 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, use analysis tools.
• Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the testing tasks.
• Plan and execute performance data collection.
• Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synchronize T&E events with supported decision points.
• Establish and employ data & configuration management capabilities.
• Support data authentication group functions; and comply with program discrepancy reporting criteria and processes.
• Assess operational 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 (U) 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, & 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.
• Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task.
• Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader.
• 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.

Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $140,000 and stretches up to $170,000.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive rewards package.
• Health benefits and 401K retirement plan.
• Company‑sponsored continuing education program.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible work options.
• Philanthropy and volunteer opportunities.
• State‑of‑the‑art corporate facilities.
• SkillBridge program for service members.

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.