Test Engineer, Journeyman with Security Clearance

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Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer providing support to the HBB/ Kessel Run (KR) Division. This is a fulltime position based out of Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 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. Using design of experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs. Independently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise. Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity. 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, and operational relevance 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, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead. Operate with general instructions; but select portions of work are reviewed in detail to measure adequacy of approach, execution, and presentation. Provide T&E technical and engineering support by 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. Utilize and apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs. Prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise. Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity. Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks. Develop new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness. Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification). De-conflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. A Bachelor's Degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program plus 7 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting. Active Top Secret security clearance. Experience with Agile methods, including testing methods for CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps. Experience with DoD Test and Processes. Understanding of cloud architectures and impacts to testing methods. Desired Skills: Test Manager's Course certification or course completion desired.

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