Test Engineer - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions

Washington, DC

Full Time

Senior

14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Test Engineer - Senior will be responsible for developing and managing the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), and related documentation within the Standup Integrated Test Team (ITT). The role involves coordinating testing activities, supporting hardware-in-the-loop and live fire testing, and establishing relationships with stakeholders to ensure program goals are met through effective test planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage the T&E Strategy, TEMP, and other required documentation.
Form subgroups and identify T&E resource requirements.
Coordinate planning, management, and oversight of DT/OT activities and maintain oversight of Contractor and Participating Test Organization (PTO) T&E activities.
Document test activities, including writing test reports, analyzing test data, and making recommendations to leadership.
Support developmental hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing in a digital environment, as well as live fire testing (LFT) in an operational environment.
Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal and external organizations to accomplish program goals.
Translate client technical needs into technical specifications and drive projects to closure.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of engineering experience with a focus on developmental test or operational test (DT/OT).
Experience in writing/translating test documents such as TEMP and DT/OT plans.
Knowledge of Government policies, directives, standards, handbooks, and pamphlets related to security.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations.
Ability to independently execute, lead, and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
B.S. degree in an engineering or technical discipline.

Nice to Have

Experience with ACAT I/II acquisition programs.
Familiarity with military communication systems, DoD standards, and regulations.
Knowledge of tactical sensors, missile defense effectors, tactical data link networks, sensor/effector integration, aircraft systems.
Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies.
Master's degree in engineering or technical discipline.