Test Engineer II

Altron, Inc.; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Altron, Inc. in Manassas, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Specialist to join a high-caliber team developing IA/cybersecurity systems for the US Submarine Force. You will test, verify, and validate systems, assemble and test computer equipment, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.

Some travel and extended hours may be required. The role requires a BS/BA with 5+ years (or MS with 3+ years) of relevant experience, DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Requires BS or MS with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Navy/Submarine or Surface Navy experience preferred.
• Proficient in software testing and analysis.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements docs to develop validation methods.
• Craft comprehensive test procedures and plans.
• Perform verification and validation for changes.
• Support informal and formal test events and customer-driven tests.
• Identify and document software/hardware defects and coordinate resolutions.
• Configure lab per drawings and port maps.
• Participate in weekly technical/program meetings.
• Test planned requirements and report progress.
• Communicate issues to management as needed.
• Install IA software and provide test support at multiple sites.
• Work with engineers and external entities to define and interpret tests.
• Identify functional issues and propose resolutions.
• Work in an integrated DoD development team and provide updates.

Skills

Software testing

Networking

Linux basics

MS Office

Communication

Assemble equipment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Strike Software TTWCS/TCIP/MDS

Job description

Description

Seeking an enthusiastic and driven Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Specialist to join our dynamic teams in Manassas, VA. The selected candidate will join a highly talented team responsible for developing the state of the art Information Assurance (IA)/ Cybersecurity System for the US Submarine Force. The team is responsible for the test, evaluation, and design verification of the system under development. Additionally, the team ensures functional and technical specifications and standards are met, as well as investigate software and hardware interface problems. Responsibilities include developing, modifying, and executing test plans, test procedures, and test reports, as well as assembly and standup of computer equipment. While this position will mostly have regular business hours, some overtime hours and travel may be required.

This is a full-time, on-site only position. The annual base salary is $111,493.00 - $123,687.00 /Yr, with final compensation based on experience and skills. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must have an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is eligible for a sign on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, paid time off, holidays, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Requirements

You'll be responsible for:

• Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means.
• Crafting comprehensive test procedures.
• Conducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.
• Supporting informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities.
• Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Assisting in configuring the lab in accordance with relevant drawings and port maps.
• Participate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis.
• Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements.
• Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary.
• Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.
• Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.
• Identifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.
• Operating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.
• Developing and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.
• Reporting to a manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.
• Some travel required (in support of test events in government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations).

Required Skills:

• A Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Navy experience as a Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT) or similar (ST, ET, or IT) or Surface Navy experience is preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience with AN/BYG-1 combat systems is preferred.
• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields.
• Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required.
• Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
• Basic Linux command-line knowledge.

Preferred Skills:

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience with Strike Software (TTWCS, TCIP, and MDS) is desired.
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.