AEGIS Coalition Test Planning & Execution Lead

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing an AEGIS test environment and working with multi-national coalition Test Planning & Execution (TP&E) partners to develop test plans and procedures. They must also demonstrate the ability to present detailed test plans and outcomes to leadership.

Core Technical & Domain Expertise

• Missile/Defense Systems: Expertise in relevant systems, including Aegis Weapon System (BL3.6, BL4, BL5, BL7.2, BL8/9, BL10), AN/SPY-1/AN/SPY-6 radars, CEC, THAAD, Aegis Ashore, Patriot, SSDS, JTT, and more.
• Tactical Data Links (TDL) & Networks: Familiarity with tactical links such as Link 16, Link 22, Link 11, SAT Link 16, JREAP, CDLMS, and TDL architectures.
• Testing & Evaluation (T&E): Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation, live missile firing events, and Test Planning & Execution operations.
• Extensive coordination with coalition partner nations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coalition kickoff meetings to review agendas, lessons learned, and planning sessions.
• Manage Test Requirement Forms (TRFs) and consolidate a Master Requirement Document.
• Direct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) to validate archived data and prepare for execution pipelines.
• Prepare weekly execution schedules with full configuration and readiness reviews.
• Oversee multi-unit and single-unit scenario testing with an emphasis on throughput and efficiency.
• Validate test runs through multiple repetitions for high-fidelity data output.
• Manage test readiness audits, troubleshoot, and resolve system limitations.
• Provide test progress and Comprehensive Event Reviews to stakeholders.
• Monitor and update the Formal Run Matrix (100–150 test cases) for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify risks, evaluate system failures, and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Must possess an active Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of how Tactical Data Links and Ballistic Missile Defense systems work.
• Hands-on experience with AEGIS systems, CEC, and related Tactical Data Links is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage the entire test execution lifecycle, including international coalition coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and oversee test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Strong organizational skills for collecting and managing Test Requirement Forms (TRFs) from MTMD-F working groups.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to brief leadership and collaborate with multinational partners.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.