Mantech

Join an exceptional team and contribute to critical defense projects while advancing your career. At ManTech, we prioritize our employees and offer opportunities for growth and innovation. We are currently seeking a motivated Systems Test Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical, engineering, and analytical services for Test and Evaluation (T&E) related to the Multi-Warfare Planning Training System (MWPTS) software. The T&E effort supports the government's responsibility to determine if the system is ready to be delivered to the Navy and certified for training use by the fleet.

• Work proactively with CIAT and Combat System Element SMEs to understand and verify the capabilities hosted as part of MWPTS.

• Evaluate system-level requirements and write test plans, test cases, scenarios, and test procedures to assess the operational capabilities defined by the system requirements and mission threads.

• Execute test procedures, analyze data, and create concise trouble reports to help system developers and subject matter experts understand and recreate identified problems, characterizing the impact on overall system capabilities.

• Investigate and determine root causes of software issues and develop methods of testing, including appropriate configuration of software and hardware.

• Capture and document objective quality evidence to support and communicate test and analysis results.

• Participate in readiness reviews and release panels.

• Work within a contractor/government-integrated test team and support the customer with additional data, research, and analysis to bolster test findings and support recommendations for software certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ or more years of general experience and knowledge of combat system test & evaluation

• 4+ years of experience with developmental or operational systems/computer program versions in effect in the past seven (7) years, specifically experience gained with real-time Naval tactical and related support computer programs

• 5+ years of Computer Software Engineering experience in any of the following areas: Test requirements definition, Test Plan/Procedures development, maintenance, and execution, Test data reduction, automation, and analysis, or Computer program performance analysis and reporting

• Willingness to travel primarily to Dam Neck, VA, Norfolk, VA, and San Diego, CA, to support test events and requires flexibility for short notice test site support (up to 25%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field

• U.S. Navy or industry experience with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) related watch stations: Tactical Action Officer (TAO), Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC), Missile System Supervisor (MSS), Force Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (FAAWC), Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC)

• Experience with combat system interoperability between AEGIS and SSDS baselines

• Knowledge of shipboard operations and procedures

• Solid background and understanding of system software development

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Motivated self-starter

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time.

• Occasional movement within the office or lab for communication and accessing resources.