Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer

Overview - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

We are seeking a Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer to support a high-impact defense program focused on weapon system test environments.

This role operates in a lab environment, working closely with system designers to develop, integrate, and deploy test systems that support tactical software development, system validation, and delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

This is a technical leadership role, combining hands-on engineering with program execution, team leadership, and stakeholder coordination.

What You Will Do

Serve as the technical lead responsible for overall program execution

Communicate regularly with the Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and Program Manager

Establish and execute program milestones, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, and schedule

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Define program requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Develop and deliver presentations for gate reviews

Participate in:

Failure Review Boards (FRBs)

Change Control Boards (CCBs), including approval of system changes

Provide status updates and metrics to stakeholders

Delegate tasks and provide guidance/training to team members

Support development, integration, and deployment of test systems

Travel up to 20% to support system development and delivery

What You Will Learn

System-level test setup and operations across development and production environments

Collaboration across multi-disciplinary engineering teams in complex defense systems

Qualifications – Required

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience (or 8+ years with an advanced degree)

Experience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent, including:

Hardware and test software development

Integration, verification, and validation (IV&V)

Maintenance within production/manufacturing/test environments

Experience with design, development, and/or integration of test equipment

Active U.S. Secret security clearance (non-interim) required prior to start

U.S. Citizenship required

Key Strengths for Success

Strong leadership and team coordination in engineering environments

Ability to manage technical execution across complex programs

Experience working across hardware/software boundaries in test systems

Strong communication skills for technical briefings and stakeholder engagement