Noblis · 5 months ago
Automation / Testing Engineer (Multiple Levels)
Washington, Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $90K/yr
0+ years expNoblis is a company dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest problems and applying advanced solutions to critical missions. They are seeking an experienced Automation/Testing Engineer to support the modernization of FAA air traffic control systems by developing and executing comprehensive test strategies to validate system functionality, performance, and integration.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts to validate functionality, performance, and interface compliance of FAA automation systems (e.g., STARS, ERAM)
Lead the test planning and execution across system development lifecycle phases, including unit, integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing
Create and maintain detailed Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and Test Traceability Matrices aligned with system requirements and FAA standards
Conduct test case development based on functional decomposition, use cases, and stakeholder requirements
Develop test harnesses, stubs, and simulators as needed to support automation of complex ATC workflows and system interfaces
Support Interface Control Document (ICD) validation through automated interface testing and protocol analysis
Collaborate with requirements and systems engineering teams to ensure test coverage aligns with verified and validated requirements (via DOORS, Jama, etc.)
Work with FAA and contractor teams to conduct formal test events including dry-runs, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E)
Perform system verification and validation (V&V) to ensure compliance with FAA performance, safety, cybersecurity, and integration requirements
Document and track defects, coordinate resolution with development teams, and support root cause analysis of test failures
Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation tools, methodologies, and test infrastructure for ATC system environments
Qualification
Required
U.s. Citizen Or Green Card Resident (3+ years U.s. Residency)
Strong experience in developing and executing automated tests using tools like Python, Selenium, JUnit, Robot Framework, or similar
Experience in system-level testing of large-scale, real-time, mission-critical systems—preferably in aviation, aerospace, or defense
Familiarity with FAA automation systems (e.g., STARS, ERAM, TBFM, TFMS) or similar command and control systems
Proficient in test documentation, requirements traceability, and defect tracking tools (e.g., DOORS, Jira, Zephyr)
Knowledge of MBSE, SysML, or UAF frameworks and how they support system test planning and requirement validation
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
0-4 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
High school degree and an additional 6 years of experience
5-9 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Masters degree with 3-7 years of experience would qualify
PHD degree with 0-4 years of experience would qualify
Highschool degree with an a minimum of 14 years total
10-15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Masters degree with 8-13 years of experience would qualify
PHD degree with 5-10 years of experience would qualify
Highschool degree with a minimum of 24 years total
16-24 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Masters degree with 14-22 years of experience would qualify
PHD degree with 11-19 years of experience would qualify
Highschool degree with a minimum of 26 years total
Preferred
Experience testing systems within the National Airspace System (NAS) or FAA domain
Exposure to cybersecurity testing, secure protocol validation, and FAA system certification processes
Familiarity with FAA Orders and testing standards (e.g., FAA-STD-028E, FAA-E-2721, FAA-R-0101)
Experience with simulation environments, testbeds, or real-time data feeds for ATC systems
ISTQB, CSTE, or related software testing certifications
Company
Noblis
Noblis is a nonprofit science, tech strategy organization that works in the public interest to help clients solve most complex problems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mile Corrigan
President and CEO
William Streilein
Chief Technology Officer
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