Senior Test Officer

About

QED Systems, LLC is recruiting a Senior Test Officer (Specialist) to join the team at APG, MD supporting the Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A), Test & Quality Division.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM in all parts of the test and evaluation (T&E) process including planning, execution, and reporting of activities and developing documents for the TITAN program.
• Support and work with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and other test organizations to satisfy testing requirements for successful fielding and integration.
• Provide support to all test events including hardware, software, test equipment, instrumentation, and facilities as needed.
• Support various test events such as hardware and software component testing, subsystem and system level developmental testing, system compatibility testing, acceptance testing, functional testing, integration testing, full qualification testing, field testing and evaluation, environmental tests and stress screening, electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing, TEMPEST testing, interoperability testing, cybersecurity certification and accreditation testing, operational testing, and cyber survivability testing.
• Understand acquisition policies, regulations and procedures governing T&E to assist project leaders in planning, coordinating, developing, and reviewing all elements of T&E.
• Assist the PM in planning and execution of all developmental, technical, operational, and production testing, and in evaluation of managed products.
• Provide input for planning test resource requirements and achieving acquisition milestones and decision points.
• Assist the PM in preparing, developing, reviewing, and coordinating all PM-generated T&E documents and reviewing and coordinating ATEC T&E documentation and coordinating test plans and actions with all relevant stakeholders.
• Support the developmental testing process through coordination and setup of test architecture and network defined by test plans, troubleshoot issues and coordinate with other organizations in preparation for testing.
• Assist the PM in preparation for and participation in T&E related meetings and workgroups.
• Support Government and 3rd party vendor testing at various locations leading up to Government acceptance.
• Document test procedures and results, review test data for accuracy, review and coordinate test reports and system evaluations for completeness and accuracy, and identify interoperability issues/gaps/shortfalls.

Required Skills & Experience

• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in test and evaluation of complex systems.
• Experience with ATEC or associated Army test organizations is highly desirable.
• Experience with the Department of Defense developmental and operational testing policies, processes and procedures.
• Understands the test strategy development and evaluation process with experience supporting Independent Operational, or Developmental, Testing & Evaluations.
• Understands the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000.02), specifically Major Capability Acquisition (MCA), Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA), and Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).

Required Clearance

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret w/SCI eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering or related field required.
• At least fifteen (15) years of direct experience in testing complex computer systems, mechanical, electrical/electronic and software systems.
• Ten (10) years of direct experience with engagements at the O-6 and higher levels of ATEC and DOTE required.
• A Master’s degree and twelve (12) years related experience may substitute for the degree and experience requirements.

Travel

Approximately 20% travel is expected including continental US and outside continental US locations.

Work Environment

May be performed in commercial and/or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands

• Ability to be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, hard hats, and breathing respirators/masks.
• Lift/push/pull objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Withstand exposure to noise from operating equipment.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time position, Monday through Friday with flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside normal core hours.

Additional Information

Job description is not comprehensive; tasks may vary to meet client requirements.

Total Compensation

Competitive compensation package including paid time off, holidays, 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and professional growth opportunities.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.