Test Engineer Level 3-FFPP-8848

Onyx Point, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional Development

Technology allowance

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Onyx Point, Inc. seeks a Test Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph to join our Maryland-based government programs. You will design tests, run performance analyses, and support evaluation planning across complex systems.

The position requires eight years of TE experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and collaboration with SE teams; duties include data collection, modeling, and reporting to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Eight years of TE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline is required
• Four years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Assist with Level 1 tasks as constrained by training and experience
• Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
• Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality
• Coordinate with SE and review T&E-related information for evaluation planning
• Execute the evaluation plan and produce test plans, procedures, and reports

Skills

Test design

Performance analysis

Statistical analysis

Modeling & simulation

T&E coordination

Data analysis

Education

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

Four years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Tools

Selenium

Command line prompts

Backend testing

Job description

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUSTHAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

REQUIRED

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUSTHAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

Sourcing for a TE3 to create and run test cases, create test reports, create and execute test plans, familiar with automated testing methods and execution (Selenium,etc.) and experience creating testing scripts, using command line prompts and backend testing.

Eight (8) 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
• Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
• 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
• Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
• Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
• 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
• Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
• Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance
• Select, develop, & use analysis tools
• Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
• Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities
• Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
• 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
• Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
• Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products
• Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products
• Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities
• Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership
• Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk: develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones
• Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk

Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement

Additional Perks:

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee referral programs
• Bonus opportunities
• Technology allowance
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture