Field Test Engineer - JobID-0029

Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Field Test Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office. Overview: The Field Test Engineer will work in a fast paced, customer-focused team that understands the customer’s goals and needs. The Field Test Engineer must possess the desire and skills to work with the team of IDT designers, learn and utilize product features and capabilities and assist in the fielding, testing and operational execution during test and experimentation.

They will participate in developing, testing and operating experimental technologies and capabilities for rapid deployment and testing in various test environments. The selected engineer must have sufficient experience working with both hardware and software systems and must be familiar with deploying and operating hardware and applications in a mission-critical environment.

Requirements

, and training/documentation methods to help the test execution lead understand results and take corrective actions. The Field Test Engineer will learn IDT’s technologies and how to execute them at deployed test sites to accelerate the pace of install, test, deployment, and in-service operation. S.

Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Include:Provide operational and maintenance support of deployed software/hardware infrastructure supporting various DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing and experimentation. Perform deployment, installation, training and operational support of new software/hardware infrastructure across various test sites and Navy platforms. Coordinate with senior warfighters and government sponsors to plan, schedule and accomplish installation checkouts, operational testing and mission execution.

Review software designs, generate test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot discrepancies during test events.

Required Qualifications

: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience 1-3 years of related experience Required Skills: Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using command-line interface (CLI) tools and utilities. Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting within virtualized Linux environments. Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machine administration.

Ability to learn unique hardware/software deployment configuration and operations to be tested on-site. Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission-critical operational environment. Ability to communicate with senior warfighters and test leads and assist with the test execution.

Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test and operational methodologies Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to systems, network, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected. Ability to travel up to 50% Preferred Skills: Experience working with complex Navy surface warfare systems and applications in an operational setting. ).

Have experience working with Aegis Weapon System or NAVSEA tactical applications. , Software Engineering, IT, Networking).