What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at Augustine Consulting, Inc.?
Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Software Test Engineer/Test Engineer to serve as part of ACI’s Government Program that supports Product Management Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct integration and test activities of application software on multiple platforms.
- Develop detailed Software Test Plans and prepare Test Reports.
- Evaluate test data, assess risks, and develop test result summaries for leadership briefings, Suitability Statements, and Milestone Decisions.
- Work with Assistant Product Managers, Product Leads and PMs to understand interfaces and address and resolve integration issues.
- Review system evaluation plans, evaluation strategy reviews, and provide input to the PMs.
- Collaborate with customers, vendors, and various stakeholders to resolve problems.
- Configure, operate, maintain, and evaluate communications systems including various radios, tactical assemblages, and R&D platforms.
- Perform communication validation exercises internal to the program and with external parties during test, evaluation, and integration events.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guides related to testing, integration, and troubleshooting procedures for various communications systems.
- Maintain accountability of property assets within the project.
A Test Engineer who fits our team is:
- Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
- Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
- Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
- Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
- Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
- Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
- Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; conducts himself/herself accordingly.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with Atlassian Software Suite including Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Bamboo.
- Knowledge and experience with Department of Defense networks, systems, and processes.
- Experience with Tactical networks, radio networks, and mission command systems.
- Experience with handheld mobile computing devices.
- Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a US Government clearance is required, and all applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Must possess a: High School diploma and 14 years' experience or, Associate’s degree and 12 years' experience or, Bachelor’s degree and 5 year experience or, Master’s degree and 0 years' experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
- Experience with/testing virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications.
- Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and Watchtower.
- Experience with Army Mission Command Systems (e.g., Nett Warrior, Joint Battle Command-Platform, etc.).
- Experience with scripting.
- A deep understanding and ability to navigate the Army’s current tactical network environment, including software-defined tactical radio systems, and transport layers.
- Experience with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of these networks.
- Experience with military testing specifically in Electronics Interference Characterization, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, Environmental Testing.
- Experience with Agile framework and ability to apply best practices using industry standards.
Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program
Pay Band Information:
$70,000 - $155,000
The ACI pay band for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of a specific compensation. Factors that influence the pay offered to a specific candidate for this position include, but are not limited to, federal and state laws; federal government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; relevant prior work experience; a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; geographic location; education; and certifications.
Augustine Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Salary : $70,000 - $155,000
