Test And Evaluation Lead

Job Title: Mid-Level Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer Job Description This full-time Mid-Level Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer role sits within a cross-functional technical team responsible for testing and evaluating missionu2011critical software infrastructure that supports a large, federated tactical system. You will collaborate closely with testers, developers, systems engineers, and senior stakeholders to plan, execute, and lead test and evaluation activities that validate system releases prior to deployment in operational environments. This position combines hands-on system-level testing with leadership of test efforts, coordination across multiple subsystem teams, and clear communication of results to technical and leadership audiences. Responsibilities + Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, test documentation, and test reports based on defined requirements and system design. + Plan and execute system test, evaluation, and design verification activities, including requirements traceability from specifications through test results. + Support and lead system-level test events and integration efforts across multiple subsystems and interfaces. + Present test results, key findings, and status updates to technical teams and leadership stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. + Manage hardware and software configurations in support of test activities, ensuring test environments accurately reflect operational conditions. + Investigate and troubleshoot software, hardware, and interface issues identified during test and integration events. + Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and customer organizations to align test objectives and schedules. + Support technical collaboration and system integration efforts with customer organizations, including debriefs and sharing of results. + Foster effective working relationships across geographically dispersed teams and help maintain strong communication channels. + Organize and manage test schedules, ensuring that test activities are properly planned, resourced, and executed on time. + Lead or manage test efforts in distributed or virtual team environments, providing direction and oversight to test engineers. + Oversee, train, and schedule test engineers to support ongoing and upcoming test campaigns. + Manage, verify, and validate defect or problem reports, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking through resolution. + Draft clear and concise test reports, status reports, and debrief materials for customers and other contractors. + Use test management and defect tracking tools to plan, execute, and document test activities where applicable. + Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, including adoption and use of test automation and Agile testing practices. Essential Skills + Bacheloru2019s degree in an engineering field, or advanced submarine technical training (such as Navy

Created: 2026-04-20