Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

Location: Washington United States

Job Category

Engineering Jobs

Clearance Required

Secret

Potential for Telecommute

Hybrid

Job Description:

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid position (one day a week on-site). Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a minimum Secret security clearance with ability to acquire CBP BI.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as an unmanned systems Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineer and support mission-critical objectives for the U.S. Border Patrol’s Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD).

• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Program Managers, and Subject Matter Experts.

• Plan and execute technology demonstrations, system development testing, operational testing, operational assessment, and other Test and Evaluation (T&E) related activities.

• Support the data collection, and reporting of technology demonstrations, system acceptance tests, and other technology and/or systems evaluation and assessment efforts.

• Support the development of engineering plans and artifacts such as: Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP); Testing and Evaluation Gate Reviews (TEGR); Test case / scenario designs; Systems Engineering Plans (SEP); Functional Requirements Documents (FRD); Software Requirements Specifications (SRS); and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

• Participate in or lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

• Participate in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and test review boards.

• Coordinate and track project activities and provide status reports and recommendations to the customer.

• Train and manage test teams in test and evaluation activities and assist in the development of policies and procedures designed to streamline test and evaluation activities

Required Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of relevant experience with unmanned systems testing.

• Experience in developing, executing T&E strategy and plans in support of large, complex programs.

• Knowledge of DHS or DoD acquisition life cycle framework and systems engineering life cycle framework.

• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines.

• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills.

• Flexible in adapting to change, and a strong desire to learn and acquire new skills.

• Must be self-motivated, and proactive who can perform well in a collaborative team environment

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have at least a Secret security clearance, with the ability to acquire CBP BI. 

• An active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI is highly preferred.

Travel Requirements: 

• This is hybrid position with one day/week on-site at USBP HQ at the Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.

• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time to testing sites throughout CONUS.

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Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.