Test Specialist/Engineer, Intermediate to Mid-Level

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to plan and oversee daily testing activities for the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) team within NIWC.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to develop test plans, schedules and objectives, configure test networks, and document results to improve test efficiency and program support. The role requires hands-on testing across cloud and lab environments, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ongoing process improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• CompTIA Network+ preferred.
• Experience with system testing and networked environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing teams and drive long-term test scheduling.
• Develop, execute and document test plans and procedures.
• Configure and troubleshoot test networks, architectures and environments.
• Analyze test results and perform root-cause analysis of issues.
• Prepare and review status reports, TRs/TORs and final test reports.
• Coordinate lab assets and change requests for test events.

Skills

Technical documentation

MS Word & Excel

Testing

Networking

Data collection

Test planning

C4I systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

CompTIA Network+ Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Test Engineer is responsible for planning and overseeing daily event activities and operations such as test planning, coordination, test development, system architecture designing, equipment configuration, software/hardware troubleshooting, and related documentation and reporting in support of the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) team within Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC). This role coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute test plans, establish test objectives and schedules, configure and troubleshoot test networks and architectures, and evaluate system functionality and performance. Additionally, the role continuously evaluates test processes, historical data, and team performance to identify risks, improve technical capabilities, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of test execution and program support.

Core Functions / Job Duites

An Intermediate Level Test Engineer will have the ability to perform the following, Able to perform the following independently, under minimum supervision:

• Leading testing teams / efforts in the cloud and lab space (CTB, PGC)
• Drive the long term test schedule
• Prioritize test execution and analysis
• Interface with leadership to communicate test progress and status.
• Participate in the development of test plans and procedures. Execute test cases, analyze results, and ensure thorough documentation of findings.
• Set up, operate, and tear down test architectures for assigned systems and subsystems, ensuring readiness for test events.
• Apply standard and intermediate troubleshooting techniques. Utilize common data analysis tools to validate results and assist in root-cause analysis of issues identified during testing.
• Generate and maintain test scripts to support the execution of test procedures, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Review the Identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed.
• Prepare and review test documentation, including Status Reports, Trouble Reports (TRs)/Test Observation Reports (TORs), and final test reports. Ensure compliance with required formats and accuracy of content.
• Provide regular updates on test progress and issues to project leads and stakeholders. Escalate significant issues that may impact schedules or resources.
• Break down test requirements from system and interface specifications to develop targeted test cases and ensure full coverage of system capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support all phases of the test program. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Identify and recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and team efficiency based on experience and analysis of past activities.
• Assist in coordinating lab asset requests and managing configuration changes to support test events.

A Mid-Level Level Test Engineer Will Work Independently To

• Leading testing teams / efforts in the cloud and lab space (CTB, PGC)
• Drive the long-term test schedule
• Prioritize test execution and analysis
• Interface with leadership to communicate test progress and status.
• Provide continuous training of the team to ensure that all members supporting test and analysis have the required skill set to perform any task, as required by the test program.
• Ensure the day-to-day tasking and operation of personnel assigned to the test team is completed and supervise the requirements of the program are being met for that test area.
• Provide periodic status and updates of the team and support test program to the internal and external stake holders and promptly reports any issues of either that can impact resources, schedule or tasking of the team and test program.
• Attend assigned planning meetings and program specific working groups for program support and situational awareness, providing input and support in execution of all phases of a test program. This includes during the planning, development, execution and reporting of test effort.
• Oversee the identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed.
• Implement the required format and review content of the various reports and test material (i.e., Status Report, Trouble Reports (TRs), Test Observation Report (TOR), Quicklook report, test report, final report) as required by the test program, as well as review team input, prior to submitting reports to customer.
• Develop, configure, and troubleshoot networks, test architectures, and test cases used for test simulations and events to permit the accurate and detailed assessment of system, functional, and performance requirements, as needed. Utilize common data analysis tools to support the validation, root-cause and troubleshooting of complex issues observed or documented during testing.
• Work together with internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of the Test Plan. This includes performing research, identifying test objectives, determining methods of evaluation, generating time lines and test schedules, determining level of test development and test cases, determining test approach, analysis methods and reporting, implementing complex system problem isolation/detection and resolution techniques, identifying defects and their sources, and documenting and analyzing results.
• Continually evaluate historical data and current processes and applications that support the test program and identify impacts for test events or schedules, as well as areas that will improve the efficiency, technical capability, and the effectiveness of the team. Provides status updates, noting areas of concern and provide recommendations to improve and resolve issues.
• Coordinate and generate the required lab asset request(s) to support the test event(s). This includes (when required) submitting Configuration Change Requests, requesting software/hardware, and deconflicting assets with other users, as needed.
• Collect and record systems data, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for TORs, and reach back support, as needed.

Skills & Abilities

An Intermediate Level Test Engineer will possess a deep understanding of:

• Reading, writing and comprehension of technical documentation and manuals
• Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel
• System or software testing
• Computer system networking and interfacing protocols used in commercial and military communications systems
• Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort.
• Specifications and requirement documentations required for test development.
• Test cycles and processes
• Test planning and coordination
• C4I systems, programs, and equipment

A Mid-Level Level Test Engineer will be an expert in:

• Reading, writing and comprehension of technical documentation and manuals
• Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel
• Computer system networking and interfacing protocols used in commercial and military communications systems
• Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort.
• Specifications and requirement documentations required for test development.
• Test cycles and processes
• Test planning and coordination
• C4I systems, programs, and equipment

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in STEM related degree Required
• CompTIA Network+ Preferred

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

• 9/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

• Pay level will be determined by the selected candidates job duties, knowledge, and experience*
• INTERMEDIATE: $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually, DOE
• MID-LEVEL: $145,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship Is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer

Salary: $120000 - $175000 per year