Senior Test Engineer
Senior Test Engineer
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Job Description
JAre you ready to shape the next generation of airborne defense systems Were seeking a Senior Test Engineer to take a leading role in the testing and validation of cutting-edge military technologies. This position supports a high-priority defense program focused on delivering real-time mission-critical data to military decision-makers and operators. From lab integration to flight testing youll be central to the success of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the programs Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) in alignment with system architecture mission objectives and development milestones.
- Define test entry/exit criteria traceability metrics and align activities with integrated release schedules.
- Design and manage System Integration Lab (SIL) environments to simulate real-world aircraft systems.
- Lead automation efforts using tools like Python Jenkins Robot Framework IXIA and Spirent.
- Plan and execute developmental and operational tests including test documentation safety approvals and on-site issue resolution.
- Monitor telemetry data and system logs; identify and troubleshoot anomalies in real-time.
- Conduct performance analysis and generate after-action reports.
- Evaluate encryption timing communication reliability and system interoperability.
- Embed test coverage into CI/CD pipelines to catch issues early in the development process.
- Promote a test-first approach during design phases through model-based reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with security safety and compliance teams to ensure testing meets military certification standards.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelors in Electrical Aerospace or Computer Engineering (Masters preferred)
- 15 years of experience testing DoD systems from lab environments to full-scale flight testing
- Proficiency in avionics or communication system testing
- Familiarity with automated testing tools and data analysis platforms (MATLAB Pandas JMP)
- Understanding of military EMI/EMC and environmental testing standards
Preferred:
- Experience with tactical networks or command and control (C2) systems
- Background in Type-1 encryption RMF and secure communications
- Flight-test certifications and Agile/Scrum/SAFe methodologies
- Exposure to Model-Based Testing
Employment Type
Full Time
