Senior Engineer

Description/Job Summary

SCA is seeking a Senior Engineer with experience in testing and evaluation of software and systems in support of the federal government. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide "eyes and ears" technology to protect our nation.

This position is primarily working remotely

Responsibilities/Duties

You will support testing and evaluation of the program's systems, involving the design and development of test processes and plans, execution of testing, and documentation of test results. Representative responsibilities:

• Recommend policies and procedures for testing and evaluation (T&E)
• Develop T&E artifacts for the program's systems acquisitions
• Furnish test plans and procedures, as well as data analysis and management plans
• Create contract data requirements lists and data item descriptions
• Develop test readiness review criteria
• Conduct developmental T&E, integration testing, and assessment testing to verify technical performance
• Test in the field, including execution of dry runs and runs for record, as well as test support for pilot projects and demonstrations
• Conduct test site support, such as acquiring test support material
• Set up and analyze test data to ensure accurate and complete test evaluation, including test data collection, management, storage, and archiving
• Analyze hardware and software failures and recommendations to vendors of corrective action
• Develop test evaluation master plans (TEMP)
• Participate in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and testing

Required Experience

10+ years of experience and a Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline; or 12+ years and a Bachelor's degree.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work supporting the federal government with testing and evaluation is a plus.
• Relevant professional certification is a plus.