Test and Evaluation Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a modern Quality Engineering strategy focused on automation, continuous testing, system monitoring, simulation, and risk-based test planning
• Lead the development of test environments, simulation capabilities, synthetic test data, and digital system models to support validation before deployment
• Develop methods for validating systems in real-world operations using production data, system monitoring, operational replay, and performance analysis
• Promote early and continuous quality practices across systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, and operations teams
• Develop automated testing pipelines that support continuous integration and continuous software delivery
• Define resilience testing approaches that verify system behavior during failures, recovery events, degraded operations, and unexpected conditions
• Define quality metrics that measure operational performance, mission success, system reliability, and user experience rather than simply counting completed tests
• Evaluate the use of AI and machine learning to improve test creation, defect prediction, anomaly detection, and system validation
• Lead the development and execution of the T&E strategy for L-CAP, encompassing developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), and integrated testing
• Develop and maintain the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), test procedures, and associated documentation in alignment with FAA and DoD T&E standards
• Establish verification and validation (V&V) frameworks that ensure system safety, performance, and compliance with FAA requirements
• Plan and execute test events across lab, simulation, and operational environments
• Interface with FAA stakeholders, providing test status, risk assessments, and readiness recommendations
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical system testing standards, including DO-278A and applicable FAA orders
• Lead test readiness reviews (TRRs), test incident resolution, and lessons-learned processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of experience in test and evaluation for complex systems
• Demonstrated experience performing T&E on large-scale, safety-critical systems
• Strong knowledge of T&E planning and execution methodologies (TEMP, test procedures, test reporting)
• Experience with verification and validation frameworks, requirements traceability, and defect management
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe development environments and integrating T&E into iterative delivery cycles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief leadership, customers, and stakeholders on test readiness and risk
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation
• Experience working with test labs, simulation environments, or operational test infrastructure
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA programs, air traffic management systems, or other aviation safety-critical environments
• Knowledge of DO-278A (CNS/ATM) or equivalent safety assurance standards
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipeline integration, and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and model-based testing
• IstQB, CTFL, or equivalent test certification
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Jira/Xray, TestRail)
• Prior experience on large-scale federal modernization or transformation programs
• Active Public Trust or higher clearance