SATCOM Software Test Engineer

TMC, a LinQuest company, is seeking a SATCOM Software Test Engineer to join the team in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Secret clearance is required.

The SATCOM Software Test Engineer will leverage advanced software engineering and test methods/capabilities to automate system and subsystem capabilities for the SATCOM system solutions. Requires application of a diversified knowledge of software engineering/technical principles and analytical techniques for the purpose of developing new or improved solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the software architect, systems engineers, and front-end lead to provide back-end design expertise
• Mentor and lead team of developers and test engineers
• Conduct code reviews and merges of other back-end developers
• Prepare and review test plans containing such information as type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, and estimated cost of project.
• Provide testing specifications to program-specific architecture documentation for the BH system. Provide recommendations on automated testing approaches for the BH systems.
• Provide test results to program configuration and architecture changes.
• Procure test equipment and develops test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integration.
• Contribute to creating test plans, test reports, product assessments, and testing procedures to provide accurate, objective, and impartial verification of system tests in support of developmental and operational T&E.
• Write the tailored Test Plan and supports the development of the Master Test Strategy. Supports the execution of BH system readiness reviews.
• Provide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications.
• Provide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical priorities.
• Contribute to Test Reports per project to document lessons learned after testing and all other applicable information for the SPO and mission partners/users.
• Implement Test tools and DevOps for testing analysis. Provides SME inputs to training materials and self-help FAQs

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in test engineering or quality assurance roles.
• 4+ years of experience in software development/engineering disciplines, test procedures and processes, and creating test plans and reports
• Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and testing principles. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with preparing and reviewing test plans containing such information as type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, and estimated cost of project
• Experience with coordinating test requirements with fellow engineers or subject matter specialists, other organizations for required tests or facilities
• Experience with analyzing and evaluating technical data including instrumentation readings, calculations, deficiency reports, etc. to ensure valid results or obtain weaknesses or failures encountered and probable causes, suggested modification and design changes
• Experience with analyzing design and specification proposals of manufacturers to ascertain that they meet specified general requirements; makes recommendations as to feasibility of designs, time and cost estimates, and other technical phases proposed
• Experience with analyzing design and specification proposals of manufacturers to ascertain whether they meet specified general requirements; make recommendations about feasibility of designs, time and cost estimates, and other technical phases
• Knowledge of DoD, acquisition, and T&E policies and regulations
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems, data collection and reduction techniques, commercial and military standards, and use of management information systems necessary to facilitate testing and evaluation
• Proven ability in applying data analysis techniques
• Knowledge of the architecture, protocols, security, network management and physics underlying these systems.
• Exemplifies our core values
• DoD IAT Level II and Agile certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• An active Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science or related technical field.
• Certifications: SAFe DevOps certificate; Security+ (or equivalent), or higher.
• Knowledge of Software Define Radios and/or FPGA architecture development
• Has a broad range of testing experience, such as in addition to software, experience with hardware and testing to Military Standards/Specifications
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DOD spacecraft systems
• Knowledge of IC and/or DOD acquisition roles, processes, and /or program management
• DoD IAT Level II and Agile certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Experience with agile/scrum design processes
• Experience building data visualization-focused web applications.
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering or Digital Engineering

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $76,000 to $111,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.