Systems Test Engineer

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation's security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary

The Systems Test Engineer will support the Navy On-Site Test team at the Lockheed Martin Cooperate Test Facility in Manassas, Va by conducting, observing, and documenting system-level testing of Legacy, Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 19 and ACB23 combat system baselines of the AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship ASW System.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Perform requirements-based testing in accordance with program specifications (P-Specs), conducting software qualification and hardware transparency testing,

Execute extended endurance and longevity tests

Support casualty mode testing to verify system performance, stability, and reliability.

Investigate, reproduce, and validate software defects;

Perform bug verification and validation (V&V);

Assess legacy software defects for applicability to new system configurations;

Assist in root cause analysis of high-priority issues affecting combat system interoperability.

Develop and revise test cases, documenting test results, tracking discrepancies, and coordinating with engineering and test teams to ensure software functionality meets operational requirements and program objectives.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's in Engineering, Scientific, or Technical Discipline. Equivalent Active duty Navy experience involving Undersea Warfare will be considered

A minimum five (5) years of relevant technical and operational experience with either Advanced Processing Builds (APBs) of the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), and/or Advanced Capability Builds (ACBs) of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship ASW Combat System.

Prior experience involving working relationship with Surface TYCOMs and Fleet Staffs (COMNAVSURFPAC, COMNAVSURFLANT, Surface Mine Warfare Development Command or Surface Combat Systems Training Command).

Prior experience maturing technology and performing technology development, testing, integration, and transition to production.

Prior Military or DOD Civilian experience involving Undersea Warfare Operations.

A DoD Secret clearance is required for this position

Preferred Education and Experience

Familiarity with US Naval systems

Systems Engineering experience

Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Thorough understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to meet onsite presence requirements in customer or vendor workspaces at multiple site locations up to several times a week to support client meetings and oversee and interact with team members. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

Telework may be allowed up to 25% .

Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.

Travel:

Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.

Travel up to 20% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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