Innovative Defense Technologies

Automated software testing and defense cybersecurity.

Field Test Engineer

Manual & Functional QAConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$74k - $150k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
One to three years of related experience.
Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using command-line interface tools and utilities.
Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting within virtualized Linux environments.
Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machine administration.
Ability to learn unique hardware and software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site.
Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment.
Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with test execution.
Understanding of test and integration, best engineering practices, and development of test and operational methodologies.
Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, networks, and processes to determine whether observed behavior is expected.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and maintenance support for deployed software and hardware infrastructure supporting DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing and experimentation.
Perform deployment, installation, training, and operational support of new software and hardware infrastructure across test sites and Navy platforms.
Coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors to plan, schedule, and complete installation checkouts, operational testing, and mission execution.
Review software designs, generate test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events.
Communicate directly with customers and users to understand their needs and drive cross-functional technical issues and challenges during test events.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting.
System integration and test experience for tactical applications such as Aegis Weapon System, CEC, and Link 16.
Experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications.
Knowledge in related disciplines such as software engineering, information technology, and networking.
Experience running and testing complex software systems, especially DoD systems or large distributed software solutions.
Experience developing or testing large, complex systems, such as in a DoD-related lab environment.
Experience running codes or scripts in Python, Java, C++, or other languages.
Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies.

Background Information:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Field Test Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office.

Overview:

The Field Test Engineer will work in a fast paced, customer-focused team that understands the customer’s goals and needs. The Field Test Engineer must possess the desire and skills to work with the team of IDT designers, learn and utilize product features and capabilities and assist in the fielding, testing and operational execution during test and experimentation. They will participate in developing, testing and operating experimental technologies and capabilities for rapid deployment and testing in various test environments. The selected engineer must have sufficient experience working with both hardware and software systems and must be familiar with deploying and operating hardware and applications in a mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will have skills applicable to instrumentation and data recording, operational monitoring and assessment against requirements, and training/documentation methods to help the test execution lead understand results and take corrective actions. The Field Test Engineer will learn IDT’s technologies and how to execute them at deployed test sites to accelerate the pace of install, test, deployment, and in-service operation.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:
- Provide operational and maintenance support of deployed software/hardware infrastructure supporting various DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing and experimentation.
- Perform deployment, installation, training and operational support of new software/hardware infrastructure across various test sites and Navy platforms.
- Coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors to plan, schedule and accomplish installation checkouts, operational testing and mission execution.
- Review software designs, generate test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events.
- Communicate directly with customers and users to understand needs and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges during test events

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience
1-3 years of related experience

Required Skills:

Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using command-line interface (CLI) tools and utilities.
Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting within virtualized Linux environments.
Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machine administration.
Ability to learn unique hardware/software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site.
Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment.
Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with the test execution.
Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test and operational methodologies
Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, network, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected.
Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting.
Experience System integration and test experience for tactical applications (Aegis Weapon System, CEC, Link16, etc.).
Have experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications.
Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g., Software Engineering, IT, Networking).
Experience running and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions.
Experience developing or testing large, complex systems (e.g., DOD related lab environment).
Experience running codes or scripts in Python, Java, C++ or other languages.
Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies.

Competencies:

Ability to perform concurrent assignments and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong team-centric execution and coordination skills

Pay Range*: $74,000 - $116,000 or $90,000 - $150,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Innovative Defense Technologies

Automated software testing and defense cybersecurity.

IDT automates software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity for Department of Defense mission-critical systems, using its patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology to support the full software testing lifecycle from component tests to system integration and results analysis. The product automates test execution, configuration assessment, and result reporting, offering repeatable tests, on-demand regression checks for cyber threats, and statistically rigorous analysis to cut time and manpower. Its differentiation comes from the ATRT patent and its ability to tailor automated testing across large, complex systems for defense needs. The company's goal is to help field new software capabilities faster and more affordably by reducing the time and cost spent on software testing.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.6M
Headquarters: Arlington County, VA
Founded: 2006

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