14 days ago
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Lead software test engineering activities across multiple CSC2 System of Systems capabilities.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute software testing, interoperability testing, cybersecurity validation, and operational test events.
- Travel to Department of War sites to support live operational software testing and evaluate system performance, functionality, interoperability, and operational suitability.
- Develop and maintain software test plans, automated test procedures, test frameworks, traceability, cybersecurity activities, and capability release plans.
- Identify defects, performance issues, delivery risks, schedule impacts, and configuration management concerns, and communicate recommended corrective actions.
- Support Agile planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, release readiness reviews, technical trade studies, and program milestones.
- Prepare technical performance specifications, interface control documents, API documentation, software requirements, dashboards, reports, briefings, CDRLs, and ADRLs.
- Assess contractor development activities and provide independent recommendations on software engineering, testing, cybersecurity, architecture, and program execution.
- Plan and document Integrated Product Team meetings, technical working groups, agendas, minutes, action items, and follow-up tracking.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related discipline plus at least 10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.
- Experience planning, managing, or implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated software testing.
- Experience with modern software architectures, including cloud-native and microservices-based applications.
- Proficiency with GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience developing software testing strategies, automated test frameworks, and continuous Test & Evaluation processes.
- Experience planning, executing, or supporting operational software testing, preferably at Department of War sites or in military operational environments.
- Ability and willingness to travel to Department of War sites for live operational software testing events.
- Experience documenting test results, identifying software defects or performance issues, and communicating findings to technical and Government stakeholders.
- Experience preparing technical documentation such as interface control documents, APIs, software requirements, or systems engineering artifacts.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Preferred qualifications include Department of War software acquisition experience, knowledge of DoDI 5000.87 Software Acquisition Pathway, familiarity with Risk Management Framework and Department of War cybersecurity requirements, and experience with CBRN, command and control, Joint Service, or software-intensive acquisition programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan with dental and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Educational reimbursement program.
- Competitive salary is offered, but no base salary amount is stated.
- The role is based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and requires travel to Department of War sites for operational testing.
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About BryceTech
BryceTech provides systems engineering, advanced analytics, and strategic advisory services for aerospace, biosecurity, and defense programs, primarily for U.S. government agencies. The privately held firm, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, supports customers such as NASA, the Department of Defense, HHS, and DHS, including spectrum and acquisition support for space systems. Its work is delivered through government contracts spanning program management, cyber security, and research and development.