Test Engineer

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ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an experienced and versatile Test Engineer to join our Voice Communication System (VCS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware and software system-level testing, a proven track record in testing Mission Critical and/or Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, network infrastructure, and radio-telephone communications software and hardware elements. The candidate will conduct and provide support for informal testing, customer acceptance testing, and other Test related activities. In addition, the candidate is expected to interface with customers and partners on a technical level, discuss system-level and site-specific requirements, and test plans.

VCS is the FAA's effort to replace outdated analog Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) voice switches with modern, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)-enabled systems across Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities nationwide.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
• RealID Driver's License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Columbia, MD.

Education & Experience Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information System Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or in another technical field, such as Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable.
• Five (5) to Nine (9) years of related work experience (Hardware and Software test experience).

Required Skills

• Knowledge/experience in:
  • Hands-on test experience; preferrably in Air Traffic Managment, Radio Control Equipment, and/or VoIP systems.
  • Bug-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA (preferred)) and Test Management Systems (e.g., JAMA)
  • Test Methodologies using Agile/Scrum software development processes and project life cycles.
  • Developing internal and deliverable system-level test procedures, preferable for mission critical equipment within a production environment.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently, as well as a team, in an agile environment.
  • Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.
  • Write clear and consie test plans and procedures based on system requirements and clearly document defects.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge/experience in:
  • Digital and analog telecommunications including VoIP and radio systems.
  • Telecommunications systems and related technologies (e.g., VoIP, T1, ISDN, POTS, and TDM).
  • Industry standard test tools and equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope, Transmission Impairment Measurement Set (TIMS), Multimeter, Viavi T-BERD, Sage Multi-Channel Test Instrument).
  • Commercial performance, simulation, and analysis testing tools (e.g., VOTER, GL Comm TDM Solutions, etc.).
  • Network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark (preferred), Ethereal).
• Familiarity with:
  • Industry standards (e.g. ED-137, MIL-STD-461G, FCC 47 Part B, FAA-G-2100H, FAA NextGen, DO-278A).
  • Linux operating systems and basic IP network skills.

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Design, develop, and execute test procedures for both hardware and software components.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of testing principles, including thorough test documentation, test coverage & traceability, and Test Verification Methods.
• Perform functional, maintenance/reliability, stability/load, performance, analysis, security, voice quality, and environmental tests.
• Plan verification strategies and test specifications based on customer and product requirements, software and hardware requirements, and use case scenarios.
• Manage test environment for assigned Test program(s), including managing test scripts and test equipment.
• Identify and fully document any defects/unexpected anomalies identified during testing with instruction of how to recreate the issue.
• Review and interpret system and software requirements from a testability perspective.
• Maintain well organized record of test results and generate historical analysis of test results.
• Communicate technical issues or project details with Test Management, Engineering, and stakeholders.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule; occasional nights or weekend may be required.
• Occasional travel (~ 5 - 10%).
• Cubicle environment.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.