Test Engineer - (Orlando, FL)

Groupe Kardol; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Orlando, FL seeks a Test Engineer to support Satellite Ground System programs. You will perform functional, integration, regression and formal system testing in an Agile environment with 2-week sprints and JIRA tracking.

This role requires an interim SECRET clearance, US citizenship, and a STEM degree with relevant experience. Travel up to 25% may be required, with opportunities for teleworking per program needs.

Qualifications

• Active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Or a High School Diploma/GED with an additional 4 years of relevant experience in SATCOM or CNPS may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Or Associates degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience in SATCOM or CNPS may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Experience working within formal engineering & development processes for the development of complex systems.
• Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts in Eggplant Functional to test program software.
• Performs integration and testing activities with contractor provided equipment and systems with various government provided systems.
• Generates test plans, test reports, system and software problem reports, and tracks issues through resolution.
• Must be a team player, able to work comfortably and effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• May be required to travel in support of customer interface, technical interchange meetings, on-site technical support, and event/exercise support.
• Cross team collaboration is required as you will need to interface with the system engineers to understand the requirements, and the software engineers to understand how the software works.

Skills

Interim SECRET clearance

SECRET clearance

Eggplant Functional

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years SATCOM/CNPS

Associate degree + 2 years SATCOM/CNPS

Tools

Eggplant Functional

JIRA

Job description

Locations

Orlando, Florida, US; Florida, US; Cocoa Beach, Florida, US; Sanford, Florida, US; Tampa, Florida, US; Ocoee, Florida, US.

Contract

Full-Time

Security Clearance

Active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain Secret clearance

Teleworking

Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position

Salary

$67889.77 - $113149.62

Role Overview

Serco is seeking to fill a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic role of a Test Engineer to support our Satellite Ground System organization in Orlando, FL. This role is an individual contributor supporting engineering activities on one or more assigned programs. Testing is done at various levels including functional, integration, regression and formal system testing to sell-off requirements. This is an agile program using 2-week sprints and tracking work and bugs in JIRA.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Must have the ability to maintain Interim SECRET clearance and maintain a SECRET clearance as a condition of employment
• The Test Engineer works with a team of test engineers to:
• Develop automated test scripts in Eggplant Functional to test program software.
• Performs integration and testing activities with contractor provided equipment and systems with various government provided systems.
• Generates test plans, test reports, system and software problem reports, and tracks issues through resolution.
• Must be a team player, able to work comfortably and effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• May be required to travel in support of customer interface, technical interchange meetings, on-site technical support, and event/exercise support.
• Cross team collaboration is required as you will need to interface with the system engineers to understand the requirements, and the software engineers to understand how the software works.

• To be Successful in the role, you will have:
• Active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain Secret clearance
• U.S Citizenship required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in STEM with minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Or a High School Diploma/GED with an additional 4 years of relevant experience in SATCOM or CNPS may be considered in lieu of the degree
• Or Associates degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience in SATCOM or CNPS may be considered in lieu of the degree
• Experience working within formal engineering & development processes for the development of complex systems
• Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Additional desired experience and skills:
• Satellite communications or previous CNPS experience
• IAT Level 1 or II certification (i.e. COMPTIA A+, Security + etc…)
• Principal Test Engineer: 5-7 years with Bachelor of Science in STEM

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Equal Opportunity

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.