Test Systems Engineer (Senior-Level)- TS/SCI clearance required

Core-CSI; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-CSI in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a Senior-level Test Systems Engineer to lead testing across geospatial intelligence systems. You will coordinate testing efforts, guide engineers, and ensure compliance with established quality assurance practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and has senior-level systems integration experience. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices, and proficiency in test management tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related STEM field.
• Senior-level experience in systems integration within government or industry.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and evaluation across national geospatial systems.
• Perform software and hardware integration testing.
• Plan and execute automated and manual testing.

Skills

Systems integration experience

Experience with test management tools

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMeter

Jenkins

Docker

Postman

AWS

Job description

Overall Assignment Description

Senior-level Test Systems Engineers assist in leading Application, System and Integration Testing teams performing test and evaluation across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.

Duties May Include

• Guides Mid-level and Junior-level system engineers performing test and evaluation across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies.
• Performs testing of applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) in DevOps pipelines utilizing quality assurance measures established by the government and industry best practices.
• Performs independent integration testing on system software and hardware to determine the system's compliance with specified requirements.
• Plans and executes manual tests, and automated test scripts using scripting and programming languages.
• Supports technical investigations for defects discovered during test activities Supports agile, end-to-end system, operational, integration, and regression testing and analysis on NGA, NSG, and ASG mission production systems, GEOINT services in support of Sensor Programs.
• Supports early integration testing of multiple interactive systems to demonstrate stability and readiness for operational exposure in support of Sensor Programs.
• Performs requirements decomposition to identify and develop test cases and objectives.
• Conducts system workflow and interoperability analysis to identify test case insertion points.
• Conducts assessment of risk to the enterprise, architecture, legacy capabilities, and end user to determine the risk priority and scope of planned testing.
• Coordinates Sensor Program test participation with all NGA stakeholders, mission partners, other NSG/ASG programs, segments, and projects, de-conflicting schedule and resource conflicts.
• Tracks Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and developer and program office Technical Investigation (TI) updates to determine need for re-test.
• Performs analysis of Sensor Program test case results and analyze output from artifacts against risk to the NSG/ASG to develop a recommendation for operational readiness.
• Coordinates recommendation with Sensor program, Mission Partner, segment, and project office to determine the appropriateness of deployment with liens, delayed deployment, or partial operationalization of capabilities.
• Supports readiness of programs, segments, and projects at various milestones through participation in required readiness reviews and assist government POCs with recommendations to ensure success.
• Supports the NTO to develop Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) criteria and system acceptance tests for Sensor Programs.
• Coordinates with NGA Foundational Engineering (NFE) contractor to ensure the Sensor program test campaigns are in accordance with the NSG/ASG Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
• Facilitates and oversees self-service and collaborative end-to-end system testing and analysis inclusive of DevOps and cloud hosted developed applications, tools, and services.

Required

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience.
• Senior-level systems integration experience working in government or industry integrating large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture environments residing in cloud, on premise, or hybrid infrastructures.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Experience with traditional, Agile, and DevOps development practices and associated testing strategies.

Desired

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Experience with JMeterand, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee or GitHub/GitLab (or equivalent software packages), Java, Bash, Curl, XML, JSON, SQL, Python, Javascript, and AWS and C2S.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages.
• Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks.
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.