Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Abacus Technology is seeking a Test Engineer to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities include:

• Documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testing.
• Utilizing Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.
• Preparing criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise.
• Selecting and applying engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Reviewing and evaluating the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks.
• Devising new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplishing assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness.
• Evaluating the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensuring they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g., fault insertion/fault identification).
• Deconflicting schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead.
• Operating with general instructions; but selecting portions of work are reviewed in detail to measure adequacy of approach, execution, and presentation.

Qualifications include 12+ years experience in test engineering and support including at least 5 years in a DoD environment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Plan, coordinate, and implement all activities related to the testing of IT and data center functions. Experience developing test plans and test cases.

Possess a broad knowledge of the quality assurance process as it applies to testing and evaluation of software applications and mission systems. Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization. Must be willing to provide hands-on testing support when necessary. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled