Lead and manage the test engineering team in support of a complex technical program
Develop and maintain integrated test strategies, master test plans, detailed test plans, procedures, schedules, and supporting test documentation
Coordinate with government test management to align program test activities with customer expectations, test events, reporting requirements, and approval processes
Provide oversight of test planning, test readiness, test execution, discrepancy management, data analysis, and final reporting
Ensure traceability between system requirements, verification methods, test procedures, test results, and closure evidence
Coordinate test activities across software, hardware, systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, operations, and external stakeholders
Lead test readiness reviews, test working groups, post-test reviews, and discrepancy resolution meetings
Support development of test objectives, entry and exit criteria, success measures, resource requirements, and risk mitigation plans
Oversee execution of integration, system, qualification, acceptance, and operational test events, as applicable
Review test results, deficiency reports, observations, and corrective actions to ensure technical accuracy and completeness
Support test environment planning, configuration management, instrumentation, data collection, and resource coordination
Track test progress, issues, risks, schedules, and team assignments and report status to program and customer leadership
Support customer demonstrations, government witnessing, formal verification events, and milestone reviews
Mentor test engineers and promote disciplined test processes, quality standards, and technical rigor across the team
Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, documentation practices, and test management processes
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Top Secret Clearance
Significant experience in test engineering for complex technical systems or programs
Experience developing test strategies, test plans, procedures, and reports
Experience leading test teams or serving in a senior test coordination role
Experience coordinating with government test organizations, customer representatives, or formal test management authorities
Understanding of verification and validation processes, discrepancy tracking, and structured test execution methodologies
Ability to analyze technical issues, manage test activities, and communicate results effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering, operational, and customer teams