SME 2 SIGINT/EW Tester

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

VNE, LLC is looking for a Cleared SME 2 SIGINT/EW Tester

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  

Technical Training in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or USMC Signals Intelligence Systems (to include military occupational specialty training).

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of hands-on experience with supporting signals intelligence or Distributed Common Ground System projects to include three (3) of the following five (5) areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
• Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and/or military experience with Distributed Common Ground System or Signals Intelligence systems.
• 3+ years of experience as a tester
• Experience with the creation of test cases, test suites, requirements matrices, and end-of-test reports.
• Experience in developing automated application test scripts with industry tools, including tools such as Selenium or Functional Tester
• Experience in developing automated API test scripts with industry tools, including SoapUI or Postman
• Experience with contributing to the delivery of automated testing plans, performance test plans, test reports, UAT plans, traceability matrices, and testing artifacts.
• Experience with analyzing and documenting software test results.
• Experience with designing, implementing, tailoring, and documenting automated test frameworks used on testing projects.
• TS/SCI Clearance required.

Additional Quals: 

Individual should have work experience and knowledge of the following technical areas:

• Providing SME and Technical Support on a wide variety of current and planned SIGINT hardware, software, and USMC Tactical SIGINT Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and providing SME support to the supported equipment.
• Providing technical and operational support for R&D, ad-hoc and developmental testing events, and operational employment techniques to support USMC SIGINT programs.
• Providing technical guidance to Government personnel in support of program objectives.
• Providing technical support to DoD/USMC Intelligence programs such as: system upgrade and problem reporting, test support, risk management and security patch support, and technical documentation development support.
• Participating in, preparing for, and conducting program reviews pertaining to Government projects/programs.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines is required:
  • Software Engineering and Development
  • System or Software Integration
  • Test and Evaluation
  • Technical Documentation Development
  • Intelligence Systems Operations and Maintenance
  • Cybersecurity

Job Description:

VNE is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) 4 to support the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps Signals Intelligence programs. Work in tandem with the integration and development team to validate, document, test, and deploy systems. Demonstrate expertise in identifying and preventing defects in products and services on continuous basis and work on the correction of any defects found with software engineers, system engineers, and DevOps engineers. Avoid problems when delivering solutions to customers. Use automation tools and techniques to achieve these objectives.

The SME provides technical expertise and support in one or more of the following areas:

• Design, development, test, and integration of software systems/applications.
• Debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process.
• Interacting with other engineering groups to identify functional and performance requirements for application programs, assess software issues/defects, resolve problems, and develop solutions. Performing requirements analysis and management.

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym Membership (varies by location)
• Corporate-Sponsored Events