Position Description
If you love engaging with high profile and challenging financial projects supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, Serco has a great opportunity for you! The Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer will be part of a dynamic team supporting major systems acquisition, research and engineering on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon and Mark Center offices in nearby Alexandria, Virginia. You will support the senior-executive Director in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make a positive impact on the security of our nation!
You will be part of a team responsible for highly consequential engagements with stakeholders impacting national security and the defense capabilities of the United States. You will work closely with customers and other Serco teams to deliver quality solutions, recognized by DoD and industry as outstanding contributions in engineering program and risk management across the Defense enterprise.
This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer your active DoD Top-Secret with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
In this role, you will:
Provide scientific and engineering technical assessment of proposed prototypes and experimentations.
Provide a quantitative/qualitative analysis of technologies from the technological industry base, services, and Government laboratories.
Validate prototypes and experimentations utilizing proven scientific analyticalmethods and high-fidelity modeling to confirm key performance parameters design specifications of prototypes.
Provide technical recommendation and reports on the rapid acquisition deployment of prototypes.
Review prototypes and experimentation proposals with recommendations but deliver findings in the form of technical reports, briefings, and executive summaries.
Provide subject matter expertise with experience in the following technical areas:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) & Electronic Warfare (EW)
Space and Stratosphere capabilities
Information Operations
Demonstration and Experimentation of key prototypes to assess the engineering design, risk, specification of a prototype in an operational but relevant environment to facilitate transition of the residual capability.
Qualifications
To be successful in the role, you will have:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree in Physical Sciences (Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Robotics, Computer Architecture and Machine Learning, etc.).
10+ years' experience test positions, specifically formal Developmental Test/Operational Test, and full-time testing of emerging technologies.
Military or OSD experience.
Additional technical background in one or more of the technical areas:
Cyber
Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning.
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) & Electromagnetic Warfare (EW).
Space and Stratosphere.
Information Operations.
Demonstration and Experimentation.
Experience leading classified programs at the SCI level or above.
Experience in data collection and experimentation utilizing proven scientific and analytical methods and high-fidelity modeling to confirm the key performance parameters, design, and specifications of prototypes.
Must understand performance metrics and integration into existing platforms and capabilities to include operational DOTMLPF.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to draft clear, concise reports (often dealing with highly complex technical issues), to maintain effective working relationships, and to provide technical guidance and briefings.
Strong oral and writing communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other program offices, other USG and DoD agencies, and senior US and foreign government officials at a variety of venues.
Ability to independently plan and complete assignments; alerting the supervisor only when problems arise that would delay project or mission accomplishments. In addition, conflicts, controversy, or highly political issues are referred to the supervisor.
The ability to travel up to 10%.
If you are interested in supporting and working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and a resolute Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes to change your career!
Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
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ID 60183
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Alexandria
Category Engineering
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance Other
Clearance Details Active DoD Top Secret with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
