
Sr. Test Engineer
Abacus Technology Corporation • Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: $150,370 - $165,300 / year
**Role & seniority: ** Sr. Test Engineer (T&E support) for TAAS program, Hanscom AFB (full-time). Requires TS/SCI and US Citizenship; 10+ years experience.
**Stack/tools: **
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Test & evaluation: test concepts, plans, execution, reporting, data reduction/analysis
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Design of Experiments (DoE) methods
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Digital engineering/MBSE support
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Communications systems & Modular Open Systems concepts (e.g., Open Mission Systems)
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Mentions SWAP-C and HW/SW processing environments, fault insertion/fault identification
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Develop and execute test concepts/methodologies/plans, including end-user operational testing, then produce test reports with data reduction and analysis.
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Use DoE to plan and conduct test programs; define success criteria and compute/perform required analyses/specs/cost/test plans/technical reports.
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Evaluate test environments and support modernization recommendations for NC3 (comms systems + Modular Open System architectures), including schedule deconfliction with program test lead.
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Must-have skills:
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10+ years test engineering experience; ability to plan/coordinate testing of IT/data center functions
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Experience creating test plans and test cases
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Experience with test review boards and test readiness reviews
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Strong understanding of QA processes for testing/evaluation of so
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Full Description
Overview
Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for the Technical Advisory and Assistance Services (TAAS) program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
Document 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. Identify, propose, and implement opportunities, novel processes, procedures, and methods to expedite the completion of required testing. Apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs. Independently prepare (or direct others in the preparation of) test evaluation and success criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise. Select and apply engineering and test techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, performance, specification compliance, security, resiliency, or other features of the work. Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks. Devise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness. Evaluate the configuration, capability, operational relevance, and limitations of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification). Deconflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases and provide high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead. Apply and support digital engineering concepts and techniques throughout the program lifecycle, such as providing technical support to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Provide analysis and recommendations to incorporate communications systems and Modular Open System Architectures (e.g. Open Mission Systems) on host platforms with an NC3 mission to enable NC3 modernization. Analysis considerations should include SWAP-C, HW/SW processing environments, and technology limitations.
Qualifications
10+ years experience in test engineering and support. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Plan, coordinate, and implement all activities related to the testing of IT and data center functions. Experience developing test plans and test cases. Must have experience working with test review boards and conducting test readiness reviews. 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 with SCI access (TS/SCI).
The projected compensation range for this position is $150,370-$165,300. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Insurance; 401(k) and Matching; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; and Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance.
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