Engineer Systems Test
Job Description
This position will serve on the Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program in a test engineer capacity. Perform end-to-end system testing, to include the development of step-by-step procedures to ensure requirement verification during formal system acceptance tests at site, with an emphasis on software tests. Additionally, you'll support fault detection, fault isolation, and fault recovery efforts during system integration testing from the subsystem to the system level. During, and following, all related system integration and test efforts, you'll also support the aggregation and analysis of technical data while providing key inputs to final acceptance test reporting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Performs software testing on the DARC radar system.
Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports.
Ensure effective communication between assigned engineers and all other participants in the integration and testing process.
Support agile software development team.
Support the development of system test solutions in accordance with project technical, schedule and cost constraints.
Assist team in development of innovative Test Automation solutions.
Participate in, prepare and execute comprehensive system/element level test plans and procedures.
Support system/element level test planning and test readiness reviews
Document test requirements and methodologies in the requirements management system.
Review system engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, consistent and complete
Support the development of system integration plans, procedures and scenarios used in the conduct of software/hardware system integration testing
Participate in engineering peer reviews as a document originator or reviewer to ensure technical quality and engineering rigor is appropriate
Reports to the integration and test lead.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Must have an active Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
Level 2: 2 years with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited University or College
Level 3: 5 years bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited University or College
Willingness and ability to support combine OCONUS and CONUS travel up to 30%
Experience in the development of software requirement verification procedures.
Experience conducting formal requirement verification test procedures.
Experience preparing test reports.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience working as part of an Integration and Test team across multiple engineering disciplines
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on missile defense, space tracking, and/or satellite operations experience (in lieu of degree)
Experience as a member of a team integrating large, complex systems comprised of diverse HW and SW elements
Ability to support Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) of Hardware and Software configuration items
Experience generating Modeling and Simulation (M&S) scenarios.
Ability to document and record integration activities, including plans, procedures, results, and deficiencies
International integration and/or test experience
Software development integration and test methodologies
Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
CompTIA Security+ Certification
SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
Experience with large ground data processing systems integration
Experience with radar processing algorithms or software integration
Experience with C++
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.