Test Engineer

$67,800 - $118,700/Yr

Noblis - Atlantic City Int. Airport, NJ

- Mid Level

Atlantic City Int. Airport, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Noblis is working with FAA to manage large and complex telecommunications and information management programs that use state of the art technologies to deliver enterprise infrastructure services essential to the safe and efficient operation of the largest, safest, and most complex aviation system in the world. We are seeking smart, passionate, and motivated people to join our proven team in a challenging and rewarding work environment where you will be actively engaged at the intersection of technology and operations enhancing our nation's aviation system. If you want to be involved in acquiring, implementing, and managing the communications and information solutions to achieve our nation's aviation vision, this is the job for you! Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) is a new system under development that will provide a modern auxiliary information display to Air Traffic Controllers in the National Airspace System (NAS). E-IDS will consolidate several legacy IDS systems into a common platform to provide controllers with current and consistent information needed to perform air traffic operations from both local and enterprise sources. E-IDS will use a common hardware and software platform across over 400 NAS facilities, including En Route, Terminal, Tower, and Offshore domains. The Validation & Verification Engineer will support the analysis, planning, design, and execution of the Development and Operational Test programs for the E-IDS. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing requirements, reviewing contractor deliverables, developing test plans and procedures, and executing tests. The Nobis team is also responsible for the design, construction, and operation of a large state-of-the-art lab environment that will be used for evaluating the functional capabilities and operational suitability of the system.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports to evaluate the functional capabilities, availability, deployment, and other aspects of the E-IDS system
• Perform complex testing and analysis of software, networks, and cloud-based systems
• Perform analysis of documented user requirements and assist in the design of test plans in support of user requirements
• Support all phases of risk management assessment and system test development
• Support ensuring that the test design and documentation support applicable standards
• Develop data sets, simulations, and other assets required to fully evaluate the E-IDS system
• Support ensuring test conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results
• Participate in test readiness reviews, assess developer's test reports and corrective actions plans, and participate in vendor testing at W. J. Hughes Technical Center
• Conduct tests to ensure requirement compliance and operational suitability
• Troubleshoot system failures and conduct recovery efforts
• Conduct informal audits and document system failures, anomalies, and requirement violations
• Generate and provide test metrics reports for FAA management
• Support technical reviews of Feature System and Software Design documentation
• Provide technical expertise to design reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings
• Update and maintain requirement test matrices
• Review and develop documentation to include, but not limited to: requirements and interface specifications, test plans and procedures, user documentation, training material, technical instruction material, maintenance plans
• Participate in TIMs and other meetings with program stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with formal system testing and validation & verification of FAA NAS systems
• Familiarity with simulation and test automation tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, written, presentation, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail, well organized, and the ability to self-prioritize multiple activities
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently
• Ability to effectively initiate action, collaborate with others, and drive action items to resolution
• Excellent customer relationship management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Knowledge of the FAA National Airspace System (NAS)
• Knowledge of FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS)

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Award programs for exceptional performance