Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start
Travel Requirements: 5%
Location: Little Creek, VA
SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to plan, design, implement system tests, and evaluate products to ensure that the final product is easily identifiable and thoroughly tested.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews requirements to ensure that tests will satisfy specifications and identify gaps.
• Collaborates with engineering, software development, and program teams to create detailed test plans that align with mission objectives and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure a smooth and efficient testing process.
• Proven track record in leading or executing comprehensive test strategies for complex software or hardware systems.
• Generates test data to validate functional and technical requirements.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues effectively during the testing process.
• Leads/participates in project reviews.
• Provides documentation and regular progress reports for test cases.
• Oversees and directs work of junior test engineers.
• May serve as a technical team leader.

CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
• Ten (10) + years of experience in Computer Science or Engineering field, to include: Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation support of C4ISR requirements.
• Five (5) + years of technical experience in support of developing software applications using C, C++, C#, Java, assembly, or other compiled or real-time programming language.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred:
• Previous experience with Navy Navigation systems or related navigation software systems.
• Experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Knowledge in advanced Mission Based Test Design (MBTES).
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development processes, and the ability to adapt testing strategies accordingly.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to increase efficiency and reliability in testing processes.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with Linux OS.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT THIRD-PARTY BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH MAY INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY; EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS; CRIMINAL HISTORY; DRIVING RECORDS; OTHER RECORDS OR INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CANDIDATE’S SUITABILITY FOR THE POSITION.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.
WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information

• Reviews requirements to ensure that tests will satisfy specifications and identify gaps.
• Collaborates with engineering, software development, and program teams to create detailed test plans that align with mission objectives and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure a smooth and efficient testing process.
• Proven track record in leading or executing comprehensive test strategies for complex software or hardware systems.
• Generates test data to validate functional and technical requirements.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues effectively during the testing process.
• Leads/participates in project reviews.
• Provides documentation and regular progress reports for test cases.
• Oversees and directs work of junior test engineers.
• May serve as a technical team leader