Test Execution Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee medical, dental, and VSP

Spouse and dependents premiums subsid

Short and long term disability plans

401(k) match up to 10%

Comprehensive training and development

11 paid holidays and 15 PTO days

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Test Execution Systems Engineer to execute system verification and validation tests for Navy network equipment and installations. The Test Execution Systems Engineer follows approved procedures, records evidence and identifies failures affecting component performance or system interoperability.

This position works with senior test personnel and engineers to investigate defects, verify fixes and produce complete records of test execution and

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Education: Bachelor’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 3 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to execute network and equipment test procedures, evaluate expected versus observed behavior, and document defects and retest results using approved repositories.
• Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.
• A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.
• Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform component acceptance, baseline, bypass, interface data exchange, integration and interoperability testing as assigned.
• Verify test configurations and equipment readiness and identify calibration or setup issues before execution.
• Record test steps, observed results and supporting evidence against the applicable system requirements.
• Identify reproducible defects and enter findings in SPIDER, CMPro or the designated tracking system.
• Support troubleshooting and execute corrective-action retests and related regression checks.
• Prepare test reports and maintain traceability between requirements, failures, corrective actions and final results.

Skills

DoD security clearance

8570/8140 certs

Engineering degree

Systems engineering

Test procedures

IAT certifications

Tier 5 background check

Vendor certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Test Execution Systems Engineer to execute system verification and validation tests for Navy network equipment and installations. The Test Execution Systems Engineer follows approved procedures, records evidence and identifies failures affecting component performance or system interoperability. This position works with senior test personnel and engineers to investigate defects, verify fixes and produce complete records of test execution and results.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform component acceptance, baseline, bypass, interface data exchange, integration and interoperability testing as assigned.
• Verify test configurations and equipment readiness and identify calibration or setup issues before execution.
• Record test steps, observed results and supporting evidence against the applicable system requirements.
• Identify reproducible defects and enter findings in SPIDER, CMPro or the designated tracking system.
• Support troubleshooting and execute corrective-action retests and related regression checks.
• Prepare test reports and maintain traceability between requirements, failures, corrective actions and final results.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Education: Bachelor’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 3 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to execute network and equipment test procedures, evaluate expected versus observed behavior, and document defects and retest results using approved repositories.
• Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.
• A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.
• Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.