Test Engineer TEWallops VA

Role and Responsibilities

Full Time position supporting the TESS Task Order filling the Test Engineer position with some travel.

Duties include system engineering, system test operation, test analysis, and technical doc support. The position is located at Wallops Island, VA.

• Either Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical degree and minimum 1 year’s experience or no degree with a minimum of 5 years technical experience supporting Navy systems experience.
• Must be capable of using SSDS MK2 systems including operating, maintaining, and repairing complex electronic systems for threat detection, engagement, and situational awareness.
• Support all aspects of SSDS MK2 combat system and its peripheral system interfaces installed aboard USN platforms.
• Define and develop rigorous test standards for the T&E USN shipboard, land-based, and enterprise Integrated Combat System (ICS) products, software, and equipment.
• Review, test, validate, and verify element-level System Requirements Specification (SRS), System Subsystem Specification (SSS) and evaluate test results, and test trends and implement corrective action as needed.
• Review, create, develop, maintain, and execute test procedures for the conduct of Land Based Engineering Test (LBET), Combat System Integration Test (CSIT), Shipboard Developmental Test (SBDT), and Enterprise Test events.
• Test and evaluate new software releases during product development.
• Provide technical expertise on specific products, operating systems, and specialized environments.
• Establish and maintain test processes and requirements documents.
• Report and document test results and enter problems and issues into the Trouble Observation Report (TOR) database.
• Configure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing.
• Collaborate with product management and technical writers to ensure system and user manuals are in sync with the software to ensure that quality is "built in" from the ground up.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve problems that cause test failures.
• Assist junior engineers in the development of test procedures and actual test conduct.
• Generate reports and review documents generated by junior engineers.
• Review and study information from suppliers regarding materials and components to be utilized.
• May work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with own transportation and able to travel.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background check and get a government clearance.
• Must be able to follow company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed technical monthly reports.

• Navy OS or FC A/C Schools Mandatory

Must be capable of working aboard US Navy ships pier side and at-sea.