Senior Test Engineer

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support a mission‑critical biometric program for our government customer. This role will lead all aspects of test planning, execution oversight, defect management, and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes.

• Serve as the Test Manager for a biometric program, leading all aspects of test planning, execution oversight, defect management, and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation and lifecycle test artifacts to support program execution, governance reviews, and deployment readiness decisions.
• Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and validated through approved verification methods and documented test results.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to coordinate integrated test activities across system development, cybersecurity, privacy, infrastructure, and operational domains.
• Support technical and operational readiness reviews by defining entrance and exit criteria, assembling evidence, and tracking closure of test‑related findings.
• Monitor system quality and performance through structured testing, issue tracking, regression testing, and readiness assessments.
• Manage test resources, environments, and data needed to support reliable and repeatable validation of biometric capabilities.
• Ensure testing activities address applicable compliance requirements, including security, privacy, accessibility, records management, and system interfaces.
• Provide leadership with timely, accurate assessments of testing status, system risk, and readiness for operational use.
• Promote continuous improvement in test processes, coordination, and reporting to enhance program quality and delivery outcomes.

• 11+ years’ experience in testing / engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Supportive certifications a plus.
• Experience with various border security technologies; knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies.
• Understanding of testing standards and best practices.
• Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to border areas.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining / holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET clearance (or willingness to obtain).