Test Engineer (FORECASTED)

About the role

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking Test Engineers to support the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities for complex government systems. The ideal candidate will help develop and execute evaluation strategies, collect and analyze performance data, support risk-informed decision making, and contribute to the successful verification and validation of mission-critical capabilities. Opportunities are available for experienced Test Engineers supporting T&E activities ranging from technical execution to task leadership and program-level oversight.

Responsibilities

• TE Level 2: Analyze system requirements, acquisition plans, concepts of operation, and system documentation to develop test and evaluation strategies, plans, and procedures.
• TE Level 2: Conduct performance analysis and evaluate system effectiveness, suitability, and operational performance.
• TE Level 2: Plan and execute data collection activities to support test events and evaluation objectives.
• TE Level 2: Develop evaluation plans, analysis plans, risk assessments, data requirements, and test reports.
• TE Level 2: Support the development of Government T&E documentation, including Test & Evaluation Strategies, Test & Evaluation Master Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports.
• TE Level 2: Apply statistical analysis techniques to evaluate performance data and characterize confidence levels.
• TE Level 2: Develop and utilize modeling, simulation, instrumentation, and data management tools to support testing activities.
• TE Level 2: Design data sampling approaches to optimize test efficiency and reduce uncertainty.
• TE Level 2: Coordinate with Systems Engineering teams, users, and other stakeholders to support evaluation planning and execution.
• TE Level 2: Support test readiness activities, including participant training, equipment preparation, and compliance with security, legal, and privacy requirements.
• TE Level 2: Participate in T&E Working-level Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs).
• TE Level 2: Maintain awareness of evolving Government, national, and international testing standards and best practices.
• Additional Responsibilities - TE Level 3: Serve as the primary liaison to Government stakeholders for T&E task execution and contract coordination.
• TE Level 3: Provide leadership, technical direction, and mentorship to junior Test Engineers.
• TE Level 3: Manage T&E resources, schedules, and task execution activities.
• TE Level 3: Ensure quality assurance across testing processes, products, and deliverables.
• TE Level 3: Coordinate and integrate testing and evaluation activities across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• TE Level 3: Communicate program risks, issues, and recommended solutions to Government and contract leadership.
• TE Level 3: Develop alternative courses of action, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans to address evolving program risks.
• TE Level 3: Ensure appropriate independence between test organizations and solution providers to maintain evaluation objectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Level 2: Five (5) years of Test Engineer experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
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