Senior Systems Test Engineer

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Test Engineer providing support to the HBB/ Kessel Run (KR) Division, specifically, the Wing Command & Control (Wing C2) Branch.

Kessel Run is an Air Force software development organization that continuously delivers war-winning software that our Airmen love. They are striving to be a “software company” within the Air Force that can sense and respond to conflict in any domain, anytime, anywhere.

They value continuous learning, continuous user feedback, continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous security & continuous testing. The teams combine lean principles, user-centered design and eXtreme Programming (XP) using a flat management, balanced team approach to ensure we are always building the most valuable thing possible, the simplest way possible, and as fast as possible.

We are offering the opportunity to work in a modern work environment, to use cutting-edge technologies and modern processes, all while making a meaningful impact every single day. Come help us solve our nation’s toughest, most complex challenges while enjoying yourself at work every day.

The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal).

This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

The Senior Systems Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring continuous delivery of the highest quality products and providing relevancy and transparency of test feedback.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Lead one of Kessel Run’s portfolios in the area of Test & Evaluation (T&E)
• Analyze current T&E practices to drive alignment of the T&E initiatives with development roadmaps for products within the portfolio.
• Sustain and improve hardware/software test capabilities to ensure the warfighter receives the best product, building in test automation as much as possible.
• Be responsible to the Wing C2 Test Lead for all issues regarding T&E of your portfolio, to include the planning and execution of testing throughout the life cycle of each system and interoperability testing between systems, as applicable.
• Model and advocate for feedback culture, including gathering, synthesizing, and presenting feedback to product teams, portfolios, and branch leadership.
• Build continuous, meaningful and unbiased feedback into product testing.
• Understand portfolio health, identify feedback-loop blockers, prioritize, and remove them; sit in on Portfolio Reviews, Growth Boards, etc. to help gain that understanding.
• Work with QA Test Portfolio under OCIO to iterate on test standards and reporting practices to meet the organizations evolving needs.
• Advocate for our test design and reporting practices within the portfolio.
• Facilitate key cross-portfolio communication to enhance our organizational cross-talk and collaboration.
• Advocate for resources in accordance with needs for portfolio testing.
• Coordinate with portfolio Integrated Planning Team (IPT) leads to determine testing needs of portfolio applications.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level Clearance

Education: BA/BS

Years’ experience: 10 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• You are a strong leader with a proven track record of analyzing and solving complicated problems and working on fast-paced, highly-collaborative & diverse teams.
• You have experience testing software systems using DevSecOps or Agile best practices.
• You can expertly navigate government policies while still achieving maximum speed of product or service delivery.
• You believe in fostering empathy, self-awareness, self-reflection & psychological safety.
• You have top-quality written and verbal communication skills (e.g., capable of public speaking, changing your messaging based on the audience, etc.).
• You are comfortable providing advice, recommendations, and guidance with incomplete information.
• Management experience is a plus, but not required

Additional Information:

Location: Located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities