Advanced Software-Based Testbeds Lead

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks an Advanced Software-Based Testbeds Lead to drive design, analysis, and deployment of software-based testbeds and simulators for evaluating competing concepts. This role ensures integration into NASIC Unified Cloud non-production environments and alignment with Services of Common Concern.

Contingent upon contract award, the leader will coordinate with product owners, developers, and enterprise architects to ensure testbed relevance to mission needs and deliver a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or test and evaluation for complex systems.
• Experience designing and operating software-based testbeds or simulation environments.
• Familiarity with cloud architectures and deployment in non-production cloud environments.
• Proven ability to integrate and test systems with shared enterprise services and interfaces.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering analysis using software-based testbeds and simulators to assess competing technical solutions.
• Design, configure, and maintain testbed architectures within NASIC Unified Cloud non-production environments.
• Plan and execute test campaigns to evaluate system performance, interoperability, and feasibility.
• Integrate testbeds with required Services of Common Concern and enterprise services.
• Analyze test results and provide decision-ready engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with product owners, developers, and enterprise architects to ensure testbed relevance to mission needs.
• Maintain and deliver a Prioritized Testbed Backlog and Progress Review summary at the end of each sprint.

Skills

Analytical

Documentation

Briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

NASIC Unified Cloud (NUC)

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Apogee has a new and exciting position for Advanced Software-Based Testbeds Lead that Leads the design, analysis, and deployment of advanced software-based testbeds and simulators to evaluate and compare competing technical concepts. Ensures integration of testbeds into NASIC Unified Cloud non-production environments and alignment with Services of Common Concern.

****Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering analysis using software-based testbeds and simulators to assess competing technical solutions.
• Design, configure, and maintain testbed architectures within NASIC Unified Cloud non-production environments.
• Plan and execute test campaigns to evaluate system performance, interoperability, and feasibility.
• Integrate testbeds with required Services of Common Concern and enterprise services.
• Analyze test results and provide decision-ready engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with product owners, developers, and enterprise architects to ensure testbed relevance to mission needs.
• Maintain and deliver a Prioritized Testbed Backlog and Progress Review summary at the end of each sprint.

Qualifications

MinimumExperience:

Citizenship:Must be a US citizenClearance:Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Certifications: CCSP Certified Cloud Sec Prof, Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, Sec+ or equivalent certifications.Education / Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or test and evaluation for complex systems.
• Experience designing and operating software-based testbeds or simulation environments.
• Familiarity with cloud architectures and deployment in non-production cloud environments.
• Proven ability to integrate and test systems with shared enterprise services and interfaces.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and briefing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NASIC Unified Cloud (NUC) or similar DoD cloud environments.
• Background in DevSecOps, automated test frameworks, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience comparing and down-selecting among competing technical concepts for government programs.
• Knowledge of Services of Common Concern and IC/DoD interoperability standards.

Additional InformationLocation:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote:On-siteTravel:Occasional