Principal Test Engineer - 18314

Primary Responsibilities

• Translate customer contractual requirements into comprehensive test solutions while balancing schedule and cost constraints
• Develop, lead, and execute integrated test plans, procedures, and schedules for subsystem and system-level testing
• Cook up and coordinate integrated testing activities across internal teams and external suppliers
• Contribute to the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP) and ensure test requirement completeness and traceability
• Perform technical analysis of system performance and produce system-level evaluation reports
• Review supplier test efforts, including verification and validation of delivered components and test data review
• Design and implement proof-of-concept test methods to mitigate early program risks
• Manage test data acquisition, analysis, and documentation to drive design improvements
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers, contractors, and senior stakeholders on test matters
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and export-control requirements throughout testing

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience
• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience developing integrated test plans and procedures for complex defense systems
• Minimum 3 years experience planning and executing HW testing, with solid understanding of requirements traceability and systems-engineering processes (e.g., DOORS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Proven experience developing an Integrated Test Plan (ITP) for a major acquisition program
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and hands-on experience with CAMEO tools
• Prior involvement in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, particularly in strategic deterrence or missile systems