Test Engineer 3 at Nightwing in Annapolis Junction Business Park, MD

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking to hire a cleared Test Engineer 3 to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Job Description and dutes:

Analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.

**** An active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required ****

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Eight (8+) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelors degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance

JOB DUTIES:

1. Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience
2. Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities
3. Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
4. Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
5. Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
6. Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
7. Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
8. Select, develop, & use analysis tools
9. Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks
10. Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
11. Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points
12. Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities
13. Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
14. Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
15. Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning
16. Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
17. Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test
18. Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance
19. Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
20. Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
21. Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
22. Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, & facilities
23. Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
24. Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans
25. Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
26. Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan
27. Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task
28. Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader
29. Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
30. Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest
31. Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
32. Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership
33. Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk
34. Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products
35. Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products
36. Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities
37. Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk: develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones

Active and transferable active U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Salary & Benefits The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.