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Senior Test Engineer

Chugach Government Solutions

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Arlington, VA
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$135,000 - $150,000

Job Description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is located in Arligton, VA.

Job Overview

The Senior Test Engineer supports the research, development, test and evaluation (T&E) of security systems for components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Test Engineer is primarily responsible for evaluating the holistic system and determining how changes would affect system operation and/or performance. This is a full-time position.

Salary: $135,000.00/Yr - $150,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:
  • Primary responsibilities include leading test engineers in test planning, conduct test execution methodology, data collection/reduction/analysis, and technical report writing. Familiarity with DoD and/or DHS test and evaluation policies, procedures and documentation is required.
  • Perform engineering design reviews, and engaging representatives of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and working directly with vendors and stakeholders in enhancing technologies and capabilities in developmental lifecycle support.
  • Reviews vendor Qualification Data Packages (QDP's) and/or all applicable system design documentation.
  • Lead role facilitating the establishment of initial configuration baselines, configuration audits, change management, and so forth for hardware systems entering test.
  • Reviews change packages and supports the configuration control board process.
  • Serves as the point of contact for technology vendors regarding management of system engineering and configuration.
  • Writes and conducts reviews of technical documentation.
  • Mentors and supports junior engineers.
  • Follows government and industry-level guidance and best practices found in ANSI/EIA 649C (Revised February 2019), INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (4th Ed.), and/or ISO 10007.
  • Required to interact directly with the client on a regular basis and must have strong oral and written communication skills. Additionally, candidate should also have excellent computer skills including expertise in the use of applicable Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ability to have knowledge of industry standards and best practices
  • Ability to have a high degree of initiative and creativity
  • Average or above computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets
  • Ability to demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail

Job Requirements

Mandatory:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain TSA Suitability.
  • The candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Degrees in Engineering, Operations Research, mathematics, or physical science are preferred.
  • At least 6 years of applicable work experience
  • Experience performing test engineering within the government acquisition process.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and pre-hire drug screening.

Preferred:
  • Experience reviewing Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Qualification Data Packages (QDP)
  • Possess TSA Suitability

Working Conditions:
  • The Senior Systems Engineer will work in both a testing/lab environment and in a traditional office setting. Both locations are climate controlled, indoor facilities. When in the testing environment, the Systems Engineer can expect to spend extended periods of time working on his or her feet.
  • Limited exposure to noise, dust, and grease should be expected as well as working in cramped and/or awkward positions for an extended period of time on occasion.

Physical Requirements:
  • This is a physically demanding position that requires the Systems Engineer to be able to occasionally lift to 50 lbs. from the floor to self-selected height and to occasionally carry no more than 50 lbs. for 250ft.
  • Other physical requirements include the ability to work in awkward or cramped spaces for extended periods, including remaining in a squatting position, awkward bending or reaching, and being in a stooped position for long periods of time.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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Chugach Government Solutions, (CGS) is a government contracting company formed by Chugach Alaska Corporation. Founded on integrity and Alaska Native values, CGS has become a recognized provider of high-quality government contractor services for our customers. We do this by never compromising on our core values, and by responsible stewardship of the environment and our people. CGS performs work for the Federal Government across 4 unique core lines of business, including: Facilities Management and Maintenance, Construction, Technical IT and Cyber Services, and Educational Services. Through these core lines of business, CGS employs more than 4,000 employees across the world. CGS cultivates a corporate culture that embodies a commitment to safety for our customers and employees. Possessing a broad depth of experience with government contracting, CGS customers look to our companies for leadership and a fair partner in critical missions. CGS corporate headquarters are located in Anchorage.

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