Test Engineer

Astrion has worked extensively with the Department of Defense executing a Technical Management and Advisory Service (TMAS) contract where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients. The TMAS2 team is searching for a senior test manager with experience planning overarching test solutions and organizing Integrated Test Teams (ITT) in support of United States Air Force (USAF) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyberspace, and Intelligence (C5I) acquisition efforts with an initial focus on the Common Very Low Frequency (VLF) Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2)., * Provide strategic test support and guidance to the integrated product teams

• Participate in test planning, test execution, data collection, data analysis, assessing systems effectiveness, and test reporting
• Provide guidance and support the development of test-related documentation (i.e. test plans, test procedures, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Test Strategies, etc.) for technical rigor
• Participate in product development demonstrations executed by the development contractor and government organization throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Review system performance requirements for testability and measurability, develop test objectives, develop test methods and detailed test procedures, develop specification data requirements, identify instrumentation and test support equipment requirements, coordinate with test support agencies and ranges, and other DT&E tasks
• Review technical specifications and system design documents
• Facilitate test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews
• Review and comment on programmatic documents to include test and evaluation master plans and qualification test procedures for systems under test
• Coordinate with system program offices to define test methods and objectives, and develop test plans and procedures for newly developed or modified C4ISR systems
• Coordinate with internal and external test communities and support activities to schedule test resources, ranges, facilities etc.
• Define data requirements and coordinate with instrumentation and data personnel to ensure required data is collected
• Brief test members and support personnel on mission objectives, duties, and responsibilities to execute integration lab and other test events
• Conduct and direct systems test events to accomplish planned test objectives
• Provide technical advice and assistance to military test directors

• Under this contract, Subject Matter Experts do not require specific experience/education qualifications but are typically identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise. Typically, a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and 10 years of relevant experience is seen.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Significant understanding of DOD acquisition and test and evaluation methodologies, processes, and activities
• Experience developing and reviewing Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Test and Evaluation Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Procedures.
• Experience with airborne network infrastructures, information technology, or C4ISR systems.
• Familiar with DevSecOps and Agile software development practices., * Knowledge in DoD and AF T&E Instructions, Policies, and Manuals, including DOD 5000.89 and DAFI 99-103.
• Experience with CVRi2 capabilities and employment.
• Experience with commercial cloud-based infrastructures, platforms, and services is desirable.
• Experience with modern cybersecurity approaches for multi-level security, zero-trust, and data encryption is desirable.
• Experience with modular software architecture and Cloud-native applications or platforms is desirable.
• Experience with SW test strategies and fundamentals
• Functional test experience, particularly for aircraft modifications
• Project management experience (leading team execution within schedule and cost constraints), Agile Programming Methodologies, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Community Support, Cryptography, Cyberspace, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Design Document, DoD Acquisitions, Documentation, Functional Testing, Government Contracts, Government Organizations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Internet Security, Laboratory Testing, Military, People Management, Plan Meetings, Product Demonstration, Product Development, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Receivers, Requirements Management, Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Testing, Strategic Planning, System Lifecycle, System Readiness Review (SRR), System Test, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Strategy, Testability, Testing, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Very Low Frequency (VLF), Willing to Travel

We are the transformative evolution of two prominent government services firms, ERC and Oasis Systems, each bringing with them a rich legacy of dedicated service to our nation’s Defense and Federal communities.

The company brings together 2,800 employees focused on Cybersecurity, Digital Solutions, Mission Support, and Systems Engineering serving customers in more than 36 states across the U.S. with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA.

Our resources, deep expertise, and adaptable solutions will enable us to scale and expand development and engineering capabilities for Defense and Federal communities.

Company Size: 2,500 to 4,999 employees

Industry: Other/Not Classified