Manager, Test & Evaluation Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In this role, you will lead the test planning and execution for the Menace Family of Products, Titan, and other Connected Warfare products, effectively managing both software and hardware test environments.
• Your responsibilities will include developing, executing, and reporting throughout system integration tests, developmental tests, operational assessments, and customer acceptance events.
• You will define and manage verification strategies that encompass requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant test methods, including the incorporation of customer required standards and metrics.
• You will coordinate cross-functional test activities in collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, and external test ranges and agencies.
• You are responsible to ensure that all issues and deviations from performance specifications or system requirements are documented, prioritized, and communicated to the engineering teams in a timely manner.
• Your team will perform and supervise data analysis related to system performance during lab and operational test environments.
• As the Test Manager, you will represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring that test campaigns are executed safely and in a disciplined manner, whether in lab…

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred). Equivalent relevant experience may substitute.
• 5-8 years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems, with at least 3-5+ years in a technical leadership or test lead capacity.
• Proven experience leading test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and managing complex multi-site test campaigns.
• Hands-on experience executing developmental and operational test events in both lab and field environments.
• Strong background in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting, including traceability management.
• Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in at least one DoD operational environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with industry and DoD test processes, including MIL-STD test protocols and government verification practices.
• Skilled in test metrics definition and reporting (e.g., test coverage %, requirements verification %, defect closure rates).