Senior Systems Test Engineer
Tracking Code: 9793-987 | Posted: 9/23/2026 | Location: San Antonio, Texas (Joint Base San Antonio‑Lackland) | Work Arrangement: On‑site (100%) | Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular | Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
About the Role
COLSA Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to provide technical and engineering support for major IT Test and Evaluation (T&E) efforts supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC). The role involves supporting all phases of testing for software releases, including fault insertion and identification.
Responsibilities
- Support all phases of testing, including test concept and methodology development, test planning, test execution and reporting, data analysis, and end‑user operational testing.
- Use Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.
- Prepare test criteria, technical analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, and technical reports, or provide direction to others in their preparation.
- Apply appropriate engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate complex technical problems and test data.
- Review test results and conclusions to evaluate their quality, completeness, and overall adequacy.
- Develop effective approaches to address technical problems and challenges encountered during testing.
- Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured, capable, operationally relevant, and available to support thorough testing of software releases.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts between multiple releases and provide analysis and recommendations to the program test lead.
- Work independently with general guidance, with work reviewed as needed for technical quality and completeness.
Requirements
- Must meet one of the following education/experience combinations:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and at least 12 years of experience in the applicable technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years of DoD experience; or
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 20 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years of DoD experience.
- Active/current DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required; subject to government security investigation and eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Supplemental Income Protection Programs
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education & Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
Pay
Salary Type: Annually. The salary range, if referenced, represents a good‑faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including location, role, function, responsibilities, candidate’s education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract‑specific affordability, and organizational requirements.