Test Engineer with Security Clearance - , MD, United States - Ideal Innovations, Inc.

Description

Highlights:

• Ideal Innovations Inc

(I3) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business and leading biometric and forensic company headquartered in Arlington, VA
I3 specializes in collecting, processing, and verifying biometric information
Additionally, we operate and maintain the very latest, cutting-edge biometric and information technology equipment
I3 is comprised of biometric system engineers, software developers, system, network and test engineers, database administrators, cyber security engineers and program managers and experts with global information technology system development experience who provide solutions of the highest overall quality, security, and value to the United States (U.S.) Government
I3 is interested in hiring the very best and brightest managers, engineers, administrators, and subject matter experts
We offer competitive salaries, 401k, and continuing education funds

At I3, we want to provide our future employees with opportunities for professional development & growth and the ability to deliver disruptive biometric and information technology solutions and support to the DoD today and into the future.

• You will work within an on-site Team, led by a Scrum Master/Lead Engineer, comprised of system administrators, software developers, system engineers and information security engineers to deliver Biometric Automated Toolset-Army (BAT-A) software updates and patches to systems deployed to the field

BAT-A is a biometric system comprised of both hardware and software that is capable of capturing, storing, matching, and disseminating biometric and biographical data on non-U.

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personnel
Collectively, the Team will be responsible for maintaining the operational test environment and configuration of all included systems supporting BAT-A

These operational environments will be used to perform software integration, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert patch creation, and systems testing in the Software Engineering Center (SEC) lab environments for systems, in which the government has all the necessary hardware in the government labs.

• This position is unique in that you, as the engineer, are testing critical software updates on biometric systems deployed to support ongoing military operations

Typical Day:

• A typical day will entail supporting software test plan development, test case development, executing test cases and providing test reports

Tasks:

• Defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components
• Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel

Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups

• Guides and directs lower-level personnel on the set-up and performance of tests
• Test software changes integrated with the existing software and other systems to verify that corrections and enhancements to software were successfully implemented and did not adversely affect any other components of the system or other systems.
• Acts as liaison with outside suppliers in establishing or modifying specifications for purchased items
• Devises and applies testing procedures for parts or sub-assemblies received from outside vendors
• Participates in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs
• Establish, implement, execute, and document software test efforts for knowledge portal applications as specified by the Government
• Participate in the coordination of all necessary engineering actions, resource planning, and scheduling required to control and maintain a test bed environment for portal/web-based applications

This includes, but is not limited to, establishing test bed requirements, specifications, environment upgrades, test bed validation, test bed repair, and test bed operation

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or any other Scientific or Technical discipline is required.
• 5 years' experience
• AT Level 1 training (must be completed within 30 days of hire)
• iWATCH Training (must be completed within 30 days of hire)

Desired Qualifications:

• Current or previous experience as a Biometrics Automated Toolset-

Army Test Engineer Citizenship:
US citizenship required

Clearance:
ability to obtain/maintain US Secret clearance required Shift: Monday – Friday local Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Apply: Online at Ideal Innovations, Inc

is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status
Ideal Innovations, Inc
is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.