Test Engineer - CONTINGENT - 26-032 - Hybrid

Description

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE UPON HIRE TO BE CONSIDERED.

WE USE E-VERIFY TO ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRM THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES.

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION. APPROXIMATELY 60% ONSITE/40% REMOTE.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Test Engineer – CONTINGENT - 26-032 – Hybrid

As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting NEW opportunity for a Test Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members in the Old Town area of San Diego.

Support mission-critical U.S. Navy communications and navigation programs involving the design, integration, testing, deployment and sustainment of complex defense systems.

Seeking a Mid Test and Evaluation Engineer to support the U.S. Navy’s PMW/A-170 Program Office. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, execution, analysis and documentation of test and evaluation activities for within the assigned division. Support the assigned program’s Assistant Program Manager, Lead Engineer and Test IPT to:

• Develop and review test plans, procedures, reports and requirements-traceability documentation.
• Support laboratory, land-based, shipboard and operational test events.
• Verify hardware, software, interface, interoperability and performance requirements.
• Collect and analyze test data, document results and identify system deficiencies.
• Track test discrepancies, corrective actions and regression-testing requirements.
• Coordinate with government engineers, laboratories, platform teams, test organizations, operational users and industry partners.
• Support Test Readiness Reviews, technical reviews and integrate product team meetings.
• Prepare technical briefings and communicate test results, risks and recommendations to program leadership.
• Facilitate the development and execution of integrated test and evaluation strategies for communications and navigation systems, subsystems, software, equipment and platform integration. 

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or a related technical field from an accredited college/university and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience or test and evaluation (T&E) experience.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for complex hardware and software systems.
• Knowledge of requirements verification, configuration management, defect tracking and test-data analysis.
• Employ strong written and verbal communication skills to advise various levels of technology stakeholders, program initiatives and accrediting authorities on security requirements and cybersecurity trends and solutions, to include risk assessments and mitigations.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificated Test and Evaluation Professional – CTEP
• DAWIA Test and Evaluation Practitioner Certification
• Experience  supporting PMW/A-170 or other Navy acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Jira, Confluence, MATLAB, Python or similar engineering and test tools. 

Expected travel up to 10%.

This is a hybrid position. Approximately 60% onsite/40% remote.

Salary Range: $120K-$155K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at [email protected] if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.