Field Test Engineer - JobID-0029

Summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for complex systems in the US Department of Defense. They are seeking a Field Test Engineer to work in a customer-focused team, responsible for providing operational support and testing of software/hardware infrastructure for various DoD and Navy operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and maintenance support of deployed software/hardware infrastructure supporting various DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing and experimentation
• Perform deployment, installation, training and operational support of new software/hardware infrastructure across various test sites and Navy platforms
• Coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors to plan, schedule and accomplish installation checkouts, operational testing and mission execution
• Review software designs, generate test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events
• Communicate directly with customers and users to understand needs and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges during test events

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using command-line interface (CLI) tools and utilities
• Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting within virtualized Linux environments
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machine administration
• Ability to learn unique hardware/software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site
• Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment
• Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with the test execution
• Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test and operational methodologies
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, network, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting
• Experience System integration and test experience for tactical applications (Aegis Weapon System, CEC, Link16, etc.)
• Have experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications
• Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g., Software Engineering, IT, Networking)
• Experience running and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions
• Experience developing or testing large, complex systems (e.g., DOD related lab environment)
• Experience running codes or scripts in Python, Java, C++ or other languages
• Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using command-line interface (CLI) tools and utilities
• Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting within virtualized Linux environments
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machine administration
• Ability to learn unique hardware/software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site
• Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment
• Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with the test execution
• Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test and operational methodologies
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, network, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting
• Experience System integration and test experience for tactical applications (Aegis Weapon System, CEC, Link16, etc.)
• Have experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications
• Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g., Software Engineering, IT, Networking)
• Experience running and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions
• Experience developing or testing large, complex systems (e.g., DOD related lab environment)
• Experience running codes or scripts in Python, Java, C++ or other languages
• Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches