Advanced Software-Based Testbeds Lead

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee seeks an Advanced Software-Based Testbeds Lead to direct the design, analysis, and deployment of software-based testbeds and simulators for evaluating competing concepts in NASIC Unified Cloud non-production environments.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include planning test campaigns, integrating testbeds with enterprise services, and delivering sprint progress and backlog summaries to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, modeling & simulation, or test & 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

Systems engineering

Modeling & simulation

Test & evaluation

Cloud architectures

Documentation & briefing

Education

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

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

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

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 Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occassional