Software Test Engineer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Software Test Engineer to provide support for our government customer in Dahlgren, Virginia and remote.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, develop, and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes.
• Test software products to prepare for government acceptance.
• Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Write test reports and review test articles & deliverables.
• Create and maintain databases of known defects.
• Participate in working group meetings and integrated product team (IPT) meetings to provide status on test activities, coordinate test participation and schedules across teams, discuss and resolve test-related issues.
• Determine the degree of fidelity for the simulation necessary to maximize the transfer of training.
• Develop engineering Specifications and other documents required by NAWCTSD Orlando's policies and procedures on Technical Procurement Package Preparation and Processing.
• Assist with the development of evaluation criteria and evaluate non-competitive technical proposals and work statements submitted by contractors or in-house resources. When appropriate, recommend and justify the best technical approach among offerors that have submitted proposals in response to the RFP or requirements.
• Provide contractor support to planners. Clarify software design ambiguities, highlighting areas of software design deficiency, and provide support in resolving conflicts in the proposed engineering technical approach. Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the proposed training system software.
• Evaluate non-competitive technical proposals IAW the approved proposal evaluation plan.
• Review contractor's data deliverable (CDRL items) and internal software life cycle work products (e.g. System Engineering Plan, Software Development Plan, System and Software Requirements Specs, System and Software Design Descriptions, Software Test Plans/Procedures, and other Technical Reports).
• Continuously monitor and assess performance and recommend appropriate action when contractor delinquencies or deficiencies occur during the trainer system software life cycle.
• Recommend changes to the training systems contract based on revisions to military training characteristics, changes to performance characteristics, or for pre-planned product improvements.
• Become familiar with the training system contractor's software life-cycle activities and work products, in order to effectively monitor and assess the software development effort. Assist in resolving related programmatic issues.
• Participate in appropriate IPT meetings, working groups, design/progress reviews, audits (e.g. Post Award Conferences, Requirements Review, Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Review).
• Monitor and evaluate software metrics data for trends, deviations, and compliance.
• Monitor the requirements analysis, definition and allocation process and work products generated during the training system life cycle.
• Monitor the software preliminary and detailed design process and related work products generated during the training system life cycle.
• Monitor the software code and unit test process and work products generated during the training system life cycle. Review the training system contractor's proposed test criteria and subsequently perform examinations and audit test results.
• Monitor the hardware and software integration process and work products generated during the training system life cycle.
• Monitor and participate in the Software Physical Configuration Audit.
• Monitor and participate in the training system acceptance testing process. Perform and document software cold starts and other software related system testing.
• Monitor the software configuration management process applied and work products generated during training system life cycle.
• Monitor the software quality assurance process applied, and work products generated during the training system life cycle.
• Identify problems being encountered in hardware and software development and provide recommendations for resolving these problems.
• Analyze potential software requirements for modifications on training systems in the operational phase of the training system life cycle. This analysis shall involve extensive research and coordination, including direct contact with fleet activities, government laboratories, and device/system users.
• Test and evaluation of mission systems, weapons, avionics, and training systems at different skill levels as required. Testing is for Naval and Joint platforms and systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Providing input to the Lead Test Engineer for program planning, resource coordination, and interface with other government and contractor T&E agencies.
• Support for Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for fleet implementation.
• Coordination of developmental test (DT), contractor test (CT), and operational test (OT) program requirements to ensure adequate resources for T&E execution.
• Develop, monitor, and report on the T&E project, schedule, and technical performance. Report T&E program metrics and management issues to the Program Office.
• Support development of T&E program budget requirements in support of the budgeting process.
• Provide test support for the Lead Test Engineer for systems testing in support of Program Office IPTs. Form and lead teams for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for fleet implementation.
• Support Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for fleet implementation.
• Identify and support the appropriate types and depth of testing required for the planning phase of comprehensive weapon systems projects. Include cost estimates, scheduling, test plans, and reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

B.S. in an engineering discipline or computer science. (Master's degree preferred.)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Approximately seven (7) or more years of experience with simulation test & evaluation, software test & evaluation, or software development for a Navy or DoD customer.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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