The Role
The Test Engineer will innovate testing for RF applications, evaluate software integration, assess system performance, and produce evaluation and analysis reports.
Summary Generated by Built In
Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Test Engineer to support the enhancement, sustainment, and modernization of ground-based satellite geolocation systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements development through deployment—delivering innovative software-based capabilities that advance critical mission operations. As a mid level Test Engineer you will be responsible for the following:
- Contribute to cutting edge development programs and test new solutions.
- Innovate testing for RF signal processing applications.
- Test analytics, visualization and discovery tools.
- Evaluate the integration of new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors.
- Assess operational system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize Test & Evaluation (T&E) objectives and enable evaluation planning.
- Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support.
- Coordinate with program System 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.
- 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.
- Plan program- and event-level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points.
- Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties.
- Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re: conduct of the event, equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements.
Requirements
- Experience working directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation.
- Experience performing pre-deployment testing of new systems to include all system software and hardware releases prior to field deployment.
- Experience planning and execute testing and data collection, ensuring compliance with security and legal standards.
- Experience producing associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as a Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
- Active Security Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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Skills Required
- 2 years of experience as a Test Engineer
- Active Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline
- Experience coordinating with Government sponsor
- Experience planning and executing testing and data collection
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The Company
What We Do
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative. Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients. Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.
