Test Specialist/Engineer, Level 2 with Security Clearance

The Test Engineer is responsible for providing support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific by supporting the Command and Control Processor Modernization (C2P Mod) testing effort. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by providing C2P and Tactical Data Link (TDL) subject matter expertise in the coordination, execution, analysis and reporting of test events in a controlled testing environment. This position will directly impact US Navy mission and operational readiness through the test and evaluation of a mission critical software program. CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES Ability to perform the following, with some supervision: Set up, operate, and tear down the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems. Execute test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation. Generate test scripts within systems to support execution of test procedures. Participate in the development of Test Plans and Test Procedures. This includes identifying test objectives and determining methods of evaluation. Decompose test requirements from various systems and interface specifications to test specific capabilities of a system. Apply standard troubleshooting techniques and utilize common data analysis tools to support the validation, root-cause and troubleshooting of issues observed or documented during testing. Participate in generating required test reports and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) and provide to the Project Lead. Participate in identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues (bugs/TRs), as needed. Participate in data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed. Support in the training of junior members of the team. Periodically stand-in as Event Lead to support during testing or may lead a small team. SKILLS & ABILITIES Minimum of two (2) years and basic knowledge of: Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written. Test and Evaluation Methodologies Technical Writing Troubleshooting Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point) Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS GED and/or equivalent years of experience Preferred (BS STEM Degree) TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment Computer/Equipment lab PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs Frequent use of keyboard and typing Frequent sitting and standing WORK SCHEDULE 9/80 The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements. PAY RANGE $95,000.00 to $ $120,000.00 annually, DOE U.S. Citizenship is Required SECURITY CLEARANCE Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable. Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer