Engineer (Interoperability V&V)

The Engineer (Interoperability V&V) supports NATO's Capability Development Directorate by developing and verifying capability specifications to ensure interoperability of C3 systems. The role involves developing test plans, improving test tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance NATO's digital transformation and multi-domain operations capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the tools and techniques needed to develop C3 interoperability test plans and strategies for C3 common funded systems and national capability test requirements meet the requirements of DT Backbone and multi-domain tool development.
• Develop, maintain and improve existing test tools and frameworks to streamline and improve efficiency for NATO 2030 DT.
• Identify requirements for test-tool harmonization and manage the development of common test tool solutions.
• Enable the execution of various types of tests, including functional, regression, performance, stress, and usability testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies.
• Work closely with the development team to reproduce issues, perform root cause analysis, and verify bug fixes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to resolve issues and improve the quality of the testing tools.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and tools related to verification and validation.

Requirements

• University Degree in information technology, information systems engineering or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in C3 and IT architectures, interoperability test and validation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team.
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a technical field such as C3 interoperability, IV&V test planning and delivery, DT, EDTs, Cybersecurity, DS, AI, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of, as well as experience in applying and managing, digital technologies (such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity) within the context of defense, security, or international organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement C3 architectures, test plans, set objectives, and monitor performance, that align with organizational missions and objectives.
• Experience in applying policies, guidelines, and standards related to C3 interoperability for Digital transformation and multi-domain systems and capabilities.
• English language proficiency at SLP 2222 level (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

Skills

• C3 Architectures
• Interoperability Testing
• Verification and Validation
• Test Planning
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Data Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Multi-domain Systems
• Capability Development Processes
• Test Tool Improvement
• Policy Application
• Standards Compliance
• Information Systems Engineering
• Information Technology
• IV&V Test Delivery

Languages

English