Test Engineer - CONTINGENT - 26-032 - Hybrid

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer in the San Diego area for a hybrid role (approximately 60% onsite, 40% remote).

The successful candidate will support Navy PMW/A-520 program activities, developing and executing test strategies for hardware and software systems and communicating results to leadership. Required is an active Secret clearance, a technical bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years in engineering or T&E with strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or related field and 3+ years in engineering or T&E.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for complex hardware and software systems.
• Proven ability to write and communicate technical results to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review test plans, procedures, reports and requirements-traceability docs.
• Support lab, land-based, shipboard and operational test events.
• Verify hardware, software interfaces, interoperability and performance.
• Analyze test data, document results and identify deficiencies.
• Coordinate with government engineers, labs, platform teams and industry partners.
• Prepare technical briefings and communicate results and risks to leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent working

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE UPON HIRE TO BE CONSIDERED.

WE USE E-VERIFY TO ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRM THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES.

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION. APPROXIMATELY 60% ONSITE/40% REMOTE.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Mid-Level Test Engineer - 26-032 – Hybrid

As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting NEW opportunity for a Mid-Level Test Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members in the Old Town area of San Diego.

Seeking a Mid-Level Test and Evaluation Engineer to support the U.S. Navy’s PMW/A-520 Program Office. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, execution, analysis and documentation of test and evaluation activities for within the assigned division. Support the assigned program’s Assistant Program Manager, Lead Engineer and Test IPT to:

• Develop and review test plans, procedures, reports and requirements-traceability documentation.
• Support laboratory, land-based, shipboard and operational test events.
• Verify hardware, software, interface, interoperability and performance requirements.
• Collect and analyze test data, document results and identify system deficiencies.
• Track test discrepancies, corrective actions and regression-testing requirements.
• Coordinate with government engineers, laboratories, platform teams, test organizations, operational users and industry partners.
• Support Test Readiness Reviews, technical reviews and integrate product team meetings.
• Prepare technical briefings and communicate test results, risks and recommendations to program leadership.
• Facilitate the development and execution of integrated test and evaluation strategies for communications and navigation systems, subsystems, software, equipment and platform integration.

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or a related technical field from an accredited college/university and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience or test and evaluation (T&E) experience.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for complex hardware and software systems.
• Knowledge of requirements verification, configuration management, defect tracking and test-data analysis.
• Employ strong written and verbal communication skills to advise various levels of technology stakeholders, program initiatives and accrediting authorities on security requirements and cybersecurity trends and solutions, to include risk assessments and mitigations.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificated Test and Evaluation Professional – CTEP
• DAWIA Test and Evaluation Practitioner Certification
• Experience supporting PMW/A-520 or other Navy acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Jira, Confluence, MATLAB, Python or similar engineering and test tools.

Expected travel up to 10%.

This is a hybrid position. Approximately 60% onsite/40% remote.

Salary Range: $110K-$160K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at [e-mail] if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.