Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to shape the next generation of airborne defense systems? We're 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, you'll 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. CitizenshipActive TS / SCI clearanceBachelors in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering (Masters preferred)15+ years of experience testing DoD systems , from lab environments to full-scale flight testingProficiency in avionics or communication system testingFamiliarity with automated testing tools and data analysis platforms ( MATLAB, Pandas, JMP )Understanding of military EMI / EMC and environmental testing standardsPreferred :
Experience with tactical networks or command and control (C2) systemsBackground in Type-1 encryption , RMF, and secure communicationsFlight-test certifications and Agile / Scrum / SAFe methodologiesExposure to Model-Based Testing