Senior Test Engineer

SMS is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining technical quality assurance and control systems. Duties will include defining and specifying the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of products prior to customer delivery.
• Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
• Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups.
• Guides and directs lower level personnel on the set-up and performance of tests.
• Acts as liaison with outside suppliers in establishing or modifying specifications for purchased items.
• Devises and applies testing procedures for parts or sub-assemblies received from outside vendors.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability program
• Design and develop test programs, processes, and systems to measure the functionality and integrity of systems. Participate in the design and building of test scenarios.
• Write test procedures and protocols to assess system reliability and evaluate the ability of systems to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Gather test data and evaluate test results to conclude if system designs and architecture meet specifications and performance expectations.
• Develop test simulations to evaluate how systems react under different conditions and analyze system failure to assess the integrity and reliability of system performance.
• Define debug protocols for test hardware and software.
• Analyze test cases and scenarios and report results.
• Collaborate with other engineering groups to improve or upgrade system performance.
• Provide technical advice to other organizations and leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or engineering discipline & 8+ Years' relevant experience.
• 4 years functional experience requirements traceability, system-of-systems integration and testing, test planning, development and execution testing
• Understanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of the software in military systems
• Experience with effectively detecting, tracking, reporting, and communicating test defects.
• Experience with the life cycle of software in military simulation systems.
• Familiar with agile development methodologies and test-driven development.
• Expertise in the Atlassian tool suite, to include JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as CompTIA Security+CE
• Possess an active Top Secret clearance

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.