Sr Test Engineer - Test Integrator

About the Role

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead the most complex and critical testing projects within the organization. You will develop sophisticated test plans, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest level of product performance and compliance with industry standards. Our testing approach evolves with design maturity, extending from initial stages through to post-production follow-ups. The role involves extensive system testing of mission equipment such as communication, computing, navigation, and surveillance systems to ensure they meet design and functionality standards. This role does not require knowledge or skills related to software or automation testing.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, specializing in manned and unmanned aircraft systems integration. Its end-to-end C4ISR capabilities include design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training, and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements, consistently exceeding expectations with a record of on-time and on- or under-budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex and high-stakes testing projects.
• Plan, assign, and track test-related work to meet program schedules, coordinating inter-department support, unique test resources, and near-term outlooks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage planning documentation workflows by coordinating approvals of latest reviewed versions.
• Coordinate test planning activities including instrumentation requirements, installation efforts, pre-test briefings, and required review boards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for test execution, resolving scheduling issues and ensuring alignment across engineering, maintenance, and conformity teams.
• Track and report test execution status, including aircraft instrumentation configuration, maintenance actions, conformity updates, and required post-flight data reviews.
• Manage the reporting lifecycle, monitoring report development, review/signature progress, and releasing final reports.
• Capture and maintain program lessons learned through test-specific hot wash sessions and updates to the Lessons Learned Log.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role.
• Higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert understanding of test and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques.
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership roles within a testing environment.
• Direct usage of various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
• Experience authoring complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
• Experience performing certification testing for organizations such as FAA, NASA, or DoD.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Experience conducting testing per MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or other similar industry methods and standards.
• Knowledge of safety risk management, risk mitigations, and industry standards.
• Experience with test event sequences that account for safety risk management, including identifying potential risks and implementing mitigations.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an office, lab, hangar, or offsite environment.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.