Test Engineer Principal

Job Description

TEST ENGINEER PRINCIPAL – Transform technology into opportunity as a Test Engineer Principal pe what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

As a Test Engineer Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the frontline border security component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). CBP’s mission is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

• Defining and implementing the role testing plays within the program
• Deploying and managing the appropriate testing processes and framework to meet the testing mandate
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of each project / release / delivery
• Develop Test Management plans, schedules and resource needs
• Develop and manage test scenarios and test cases
• Setup and implement automated testing
• Execute testing as needed
• Manage testing defect identification, tracking and resolution
• Implement and support appropriate measurements and metrics
• Manage testing assets required for the testing mandate: team members, testing tools, testing processes
• Manage resources including resource assignments, deliverable assignment and review, and review time and expense charges
• Manage stakeholders and coordinate test stakeholders across the organization, including business, IT, Office of Trade, Office of Field Operations, and operational testers
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC) and project management standards
• Develop documentation to support ELC requirements and project needs
• Provide management and executive reporting

• BS degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience in test engineering
• Test leadership experience of IT projects of mid‑size complexity (6‑12 months; $1‑$10M)
• Experience implementing and/or testing functional technology solutions (hands‑on)
• Deep understanding of integration points encountered by project testing
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Hands‑on experience with test automation software
• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively analyze and resolve issues
• Security clearance: DHS Background Investigation required
• US citizenship required
• Preferred on‑site presence

• Type of requisition:
  Regular
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel required:
  
  Less than 10%
• Telecommuting options:
  Hybrid
• Primary location:
  Indianapolis, USA (additional location: Washington, DC)

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full‑flex work week to own priorities at work and at home
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death, injury, and business travel insurance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans