Senior Test Director

Description Nex. Gen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Test Director to direct testing that establishes whether Navy network equipment and integrated systems meet their specifications and are ready for operation. The Senior Test Director develops verification approaches, coordinates witnessed testing and evaluates results across laboratory and installation activities.

This position also oversees equipment checkout and burn-in before deployment and ensures failures are addressed through documented corrective action and retesting. Roles & Responsibilities: Develop test plans and procedures covering specification conformance, workmanship, environmental factors, reliability, connectivity and supportability.

Direct the required laboratory acceptance, baseline, component, bypass, data exchange, integration and interoperability verification stages. Coordinate test readiness, Government witness participation and the calibration of test equipment before execution. Evaluate failures, determine appropriate corrective and retest actions, and maintain traceable test results and dispositions.

Oversee Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out, equipment racking and burn-in activities before shipment or field deployment. Deliver completed verification packages and report unresolved technical issues affecting operational readiness. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required. DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.

Education

Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline. Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering. Experience directing System Operation and Verification Testing, developing test procedures, managing calibrated test equipment and evaluating predeployment checkout results. Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.

A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems. Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

About the Company: Nex. Gen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. Nex. Gen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits

Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents. Company provides short and long term disability plans. 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan. Comprehensive training and development program.

11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. Nex. Gen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.