Software Test and Evaluation Integrator (Engineer)

Job Description

Job Description

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Software Test and Evaluation Integrator (Engineer) to join our team at APG, MD in support of our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A), supporting the Test & Quality Division.

Duties :

• Serve as a Software (SW) Test and Evaluation Integrator in PM IS&A, with responsibilities for assisting the PM in managing, monitoring, coordinating, planning, and developing SW test and evaluation (T&E) activities and documentation.
• Use skills and knowledge of policies, regulations and procedures governing SW T&E to assist project leaders in planning, coordinating, and execution of SW T&E.
• Integrate the Software Acquisition Pathway Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.87, Office of the Secretary of Defense best practices, Army policies, and best commercial practices to develop agile SW testing strategies and test plans.
• Provide SW Test input to program T&E documents such as Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and Test and Evaluation Strategies.
• Provide SW Test input to the Capability Development process such as the Capability Needs Statement (CNS) and provide PM input to defining the SW roadmap to capabilities which may become the minimum viable product (MVP) and minimum viable capability release(s) (MVCR).
• Participate in SW requirements decomposition and SW requirements traceability engineering with the PM’s SW and Systems Engineering teams to ensure both an understanding of contractual requirements as well as test coverage.
• Interact with vendor SW development teams to ensure integration of vendor testing in the SW development process; conduct SW backlog reviews; participate in vendor SW sprint planning and retrospectives; and review vendor SW documentation deliverables for delivery to the PM.
• Provide input and review performance work statements and other government documents which are used in the contractual process with the prime SW vendors.
• Develop SW test threads and test procedures for executing government system-level SW testing in both laboratory and field test environments; contribute to government test plan development.
• Develop working knowledge of SW products and competencies to execute testing in SW environment.
• Collect SW test results and produce test reports containing results and metrics which inform future SW development and other key PM functions such as SW quality management.
• Collaborate with Hardware (HW) team to ensure seamless integration of program HW and SW.

Required Skills & Experience :

Desired Skills & Experience :

Required Clearance :

Qualifications :

Travel :

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment :

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and / or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands :

Physical demands of this position include ability to :

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information :

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

Total Compensation :

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include :

Estimated Salary Range : $175,000.00 - $195,000.00, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Disabled / Veteran / Female