Last Mile Fill Device Test Engineer

On-site in San Diego, CA

Our client seeks a Last Mile Fill Device Test Engineer to support the Cyber and SIGINT Solutions Operation within the Intelligence Group. The role provides test and evaluation services to verify and validate interoperability of legacy and future fill devices with ECUs, other fill devices, KMI Management Client (MGC), Intermediary Application (iApp), and related mission planning software. The program leverages a Last Mile Test laboratory and KMI technologies to enable efficient key management solutions for mission integration testing.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108741

• Conduct Government Acceptance Test, functional test, and regression test of SKL User Application Software and other fill devices at local San Diego facilities.
• Follow standard operating procedures in the Last Mile COMSEC Vault and the Last Mile Test/iApp Development Lab.
• Participate in weekly SKL TELCONs with Last Mile and Tri-service representatives.
• Prepare COMSEC transfer requests for shipment of SKL Pandas to remote KOAs and submit to NIWC PAC KOA for approval.
• Submit COMSEC Management System plans and email authorizations to NIWC PACIFIC KOA for approval.
• Draft and submit test status reports, Program Change Requests, and standard test reports, and perform PCR analysis.
• Develop standard SKL test procedures for new Navy ECUs and support new SKL profile development for Navy ECUs.
• Provide SME support to Navy fleet users and Tier 3 Help Desk.
• Maintain and utilize the KMI Test Infrastructure to order keys/certificates, obtain materials, and support T&E on development systems.
• Peer review deliverable documents and reports.
• Operate and maintain test MGCs and Last Mile Vault equipment.
• Conduct monthly audit reviews of fill devices in the Last Mile Vault, including SKLs, TKLs, SDSs, and RASKLs.
• Conduct monthly destruction of physical and electronic keys.
• Adhere to COMSEC policies and procedures at all times.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Five years of experience in COMSEC operations as a Local Element user and/or KOA manager.
• Three years of experience with SKLs and similar fill devices.
• Experience operating and maintaining MGC equipment, ECUs such as tactical radios and crypto devices, and Secured Telephone Equipment.
• Ability to deliver quality results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with military communications protocols and policies.
• Demonstrated qualities of accuracy, thoroughness, initiative, productivity, dependability, innovation, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
• Preferred: Ability to become proficient in new tools and technologies quickly.
• Preferred: Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between development and testing.
• Preferred: Solid understanding of software requirement management.
• Preferred: Understanding of Agile development methodologies.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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