Senior System Test Engineer

Position Description

Are you looking for a Senior System Test Engineer position where you can make an impact every day?  Discover this great opportunity in our Orlando, Florida location.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to join our team supporting our nation’s defense by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

Serco supports the Next generation of Wideband Satellite Communication Systems with hands-on experience testing complex system of systems, Test Automation development, and integration testing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team providing critical solutions to U.S. Department of Defense communications programs.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the SERCO Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Perform software baseline deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in a development/test network environment
• Integrate software into test suites, develop configurations for test events, and troubleshoot systems during these events
• Regularly demonstrate an understanding of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities in System Integration Labs (SILs) or offsite locations
• Read error logs and coordinate corrections with the development team
• Collaborate with external industry partner teams to resolve issues and support operations and sustainment
• Partner significantly with industry and government stakeholder teams
• Experience implementing Test automation solutions into Systems of systems
• Generate and present material to support internal and external customer briefings
• Maintain familiarity with DevOps processes and Cloud Infrastructure

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• One of the following:
• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 11 years of engineering and/or testing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 7 years of engineering and/or testing experience
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of engineering and/or testing experience
• PhD in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 2 years of engineering and/or testing experience
• An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
• The ability to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)
• A valid U.S. Passport for potential travel outside the continental United States
• Professional experience with Systems/Software Testing and Integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems
• Ability to collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Prior Army/Space Force Wideband Global Satcom or Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and Subsytems Operator/Maintainer experience
• Prior experience as a SATCOM Operation Center System Administrator, Field Engineer or Support Engineer
• Professional experience with virtualized and/or simulation environments to include Windows, Linux, and VM environments
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, C++/C# for Test automation
• Full lifecycle project development experience
• Experience working in Agile Teams and following SAFe methodologies
• Current CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures
• Experience presenting Test and Design reviews to demonstrate concepts of operations and Test event plans to management and customers
• Experience preparing Test plans, Test documentation, and After-action reports
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of Test and Evaluation
• Experience preparing and delivering Technical Training to Co-Workers, Service Members and Customers

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.