Test Engineer

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

TEST ENGINEER: Analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW. 

The Test Engineer (TE) shall possess the following capabilities:

· Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience

· Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities

· Plan and Execute Performance Analysis

· Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support

· Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning

· Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use

· Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates

· Select, develop, & use analysis tools

· Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks

· Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection

· Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision

points

· Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities

· Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes

· Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning

· Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning

· Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E

· Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test

· Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance

· Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans

· Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)

· Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, & facilities

· Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements

· Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans

· Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan

· Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan

· Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task

· Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader

· Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation

· Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest

Compensation Spotlight: 

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $130,000 and stretches up to $180,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

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Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.