Implementation / Test Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 9 days ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 50,400.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Professional services
Program management
Computer networking
Surveillance
Acquisition management
Concept development
Level design
Evaluation
System deployment
Modeling
Storage
Network Support
Bridging
Software Support
Integration testing
Regulatory Compliance
Information systems
Computer hardware
Systems design
Network design
Optimization
Network
Routers
Switches
Software development
Testing
Requirements analysis
System integration
Debugging
Data management
Meta-data management
Data architecture
Cyber security
Security QA
Documentation
Analytical skill
Problem solving
Communication
PASS
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Computer science
Science
Mergers and acquisitions
MBA
Aviation
Aerospace
Automated testing
Jenkins
Selenium
JUnit
Ansible
Customer service
Management
Systems engineering
SEM
Scanning electron microscope
Adobe AIR

Job Details

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking Test / Implementation Engineers to join our team, providing professional services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role supports the Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Systems directorates within the FAA's Program Management Organization. The Implementation / Test Engineer will apply an interdisciplinary engineering approach for test and implementation of hardware, software, data, network, or security solutions and system components that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

Implementation / Test Engineers will support a variety of programmatic and functional elements across automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or as they progress through the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Define and execute test and implementation procedures, troubleshoot issues, investigate problems, and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Assist in the development of specifications, implementation strategies, and test documentation for engineering systems and equipment.
  • Support concept development, trade-off studies, and system design, including subsystem-level design of electronic or mechanical devices.
  • Devise and execute tests to evaluate, debug, and verify system equipment and components for conformance to specifications.
  • Develop and adhere to the Implementation Strategy and Planning Document (ISPD) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIR) following system deployment, generating reports on performance and any exceptions.
  • Use modeling and simulation tools to evaluate test results and improve system performance.
  • Develop/execute test procedures and documenting Program Trouble Reports (PTRs) for system failures, anomalies, and requirement violations
  • Set up and configure test environments including server, network, and storage configuration to test a given specification or interface requirements document
  • Specific focal areas of support may include but are not limited to:
    • Network Support: Analyze and optimize network architecture and performance; install and configure network devices such as bridges, routers, switches, and gateways to ensure optimal performance and connectivity.
    • Software Support: Assist in the development and implementation of software systems, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and perform requirements analysis and integration testing.
    • Data Management Support: Provide assistance in enterprise data management, including data standardization, metadata management, and compliance with national and international standards.
    • Cybersecurity Support: Analyze information systems data, develop security documentation, and coordinate information systems security testing efforts.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience in implementing and testing complex hardware, software, network, or data systems.
  • Strong understanding of system design, development, and testing processes, including experience with the ISPD and TEMP.
  • Familiarity with network architecture optimization, including the configuration of network devices (e.g., routers, switches, gateways).
  • Familiarity with software development and testing, including requirements analysis, system integration, and debugging.
  • Familiarity with data management, including metadata management, data standardization, and data architecture.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, security testing, and documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years

Educational and Experience Requirements

Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.

Senior-level
  • Minimum of 15 years with Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, to include but not limited to: system, aviation, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer (to include computer science),industrial, etc. is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-engineering field and 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience.
  • PhD in any field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience.
  • Compensation Ranges: $98,190 - $226,700

Mid-level
  • Minimum of 10 years with Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, to include but not limited to: system, aviation, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer (to include computer science),industrial, etc. is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-engineering field and 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience.
  • PhD in any field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience.
  • Compensation Ranges: $81,270 - $141,075

Junior-level
  • Minimum of 2 years with Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, to include but not limited to: system, aviation, aeronautical, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer (to include computer science),industrial, etc. is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-engineering field and 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree in any field (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience.
  • PhD in any field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience.
  • Compensation Ranges :$50,400 - $105,975

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
  • Design and implementation of test automation using products such as Jenkins, Selenium, JUnit, and Ansible.
  • Customer-service and goal oriented.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
  • FAA experience and knowledge of the FAA's Systems Engineering Manual (SEM) highly desired.
  • Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support)
  • FAA Experience within the past 12 months
  • Current FAA suitability

Additional Information:

Locations may vary depending on location of the project. Some primary on-site locations include: Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK.

Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.

All roles require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years

**All roles are contingent on position availability, customer funding, and customer approval.**

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $50,400.00 - USD $226,700.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
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