Test Engineer, Senior - TS

About the role

The selected candidate will support C2Core, a battle-tested, cloud-native command and control (C2) software that is foundational to Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). It connects operators across air, land, sea, space, and cyber to enable rapid, informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document the single, overarching Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy for the program.
• Lead the "embedded" government oversight function within the integrated test team, providing continuous, "over-the-shoulder" oversight of contractor testing activities.
• Validate that software capabilities meet their intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective.
• Assess the adequacy and coverage of the contractor's test automation against mission-critical capabilities.
• Serve as the primary testing lead for C2Core leadership and manage all interactions with external test organizations.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with DoD and USAF regulations (e.g., DoDI 5000.87) while aggressively streamlining processes to maintain program agility.

Requirements

• Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret Level Clearance.
• Bachelor's or master's Degree in related field and 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoD setting.
• Expertise in operational and mission systems, with the ability to translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities.
• Experience developing and executing Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, including planning, verification/validation methods, and data-driven assessments.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices to support rapid, secure, and iterative software development and delivery.
• Strong technical oversight and systems engineering background, including architecture evaluation, requirements analysis, integration, and risk management.
• Familiarity with DoDI 5000.87 and related regulatory frameworks, with experience ensuring program compliance and proper documentation.
• Travel 10%.