Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation - North Charleston, SC

Full-time - Senior

North Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer at Scientific Research Corporation plays a crucial role in supporting the Navy's Network Security Integrated Product Team (NS IPT). This position involves providing engineering analysis, testing, and evaluation support to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and integrate them into Navy operations. The engineer will work on various systems, ensuring they meet the required specifications and standards, particularly in unmanned environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis, testing, and evaluation support for cybersecurity capabilities.
• Verify DCO capabilities in support of SHARKCAGE Build 2.
• Leverage NIWC Atlantic Lab or PMW-760 integration lab for proposed test events.
• Determine key data and information types from C4I enclave for unmanned vehicle analysis.
• Attend weekly C4I virtual working groups.
• Respond to technical questions regarding SHARKCAGE and its implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in relevant technical field including Technology Analysis, Systems Specification, Systems Analysis, and Logistics support of C5ISR requirements.
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certifications such as CSEC, Security+, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP.
• A Microsoft certification (MCSA, MCSE, MCSD), RedHat, Linux +, Cisco or Juniper certification is highly encouraged.
• Broad and in-depth experience with cybersecurity engineering and general systems engineering principles.
• Familiarity with technical writing for system documentation, testing methodologies, and test reports.
• Experience in conducting gap analysis on programmatic and technical requirements, especially in unmanned systems.
• Familiarity with PEO/C4I PMW codes and their associated products.
• Experience utilizing DISA STIGs to harden and secure Windows or Linux systems.
• Design, testing, and validation experience on DoD-deployed systems.
• Solid understanding of current operating system security design best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the RMF process and supporting deliverables.
• Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis and test planning.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity policies (NIST800-53 Rev 5, NIST 800-207, etc).
• Knowledge of Navy's Defensive Cyber Operations - Cyber Analytics programs.
• Knowledge of/or experience with Navy Networks (CANES/ADNS).
• Knowledge of/or experience with Control Systems and Autonomy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable with the creation of in-depth, accurate technical documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefits package
• Work environment that encourages excellence