Test Engineer 2

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Test Engineer Level 2 to analyze system requirements and develop evaluation plans. The position requires strong knowledge of testing methods and at least five years of relevant experience.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience and be familiar with public key enabling and Java programming. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience as a Test Engineer in similar programs is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; four (4) years of experience can substitute degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Level 1 tasks based on training and experience.
• Conduct research into Government test and evaluation concepts.
• Plan and execute performance analysis and data collection.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering for evaluation planning.

Skills

Public Key Enabling (PKE)

Java programming language

Java EE

Perl programming language

RESTful services

Secure web (SSL)

Testing products written in Java or GoLang

Testing in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management

Tools

Oracle WebLogic

JBoss

Tomcat

Modern IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse)

Agile Scrum process

Job description

Test Engineer Level 2

Analyses 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 such as Test & 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 and provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• 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)
• 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

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 from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Required Technical Experience

• Public Key Enabling (PKE), RESTful services and containers (Oracle WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat), Java programming language, Perl programming language, Java EE, Secure web (SSL), and file encryption. LDAP (RedHat directory), Java Linux (CentOS), Modern IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse, etc.) and Agile Scrum process
• Two (2) years' experience testing products written in Java or GoLang
• Three (3) years' experience testing in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system

Clearance

• TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience testing a messaging service (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, Kafka)
• One (1) year experience using a requirements tracking tool (such as Redmine, Jira)
• One (1) year experience using automated testing tools

EEO Statement

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.