Defense Test Engineer - Systems & V&V Specialist

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, is seeking a Test Engineer to support planning, development, and execution of delivery orders for military simulation systems.

You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and government stakeholders, perform V&V, develop test protocols, and help ensure testability of the system throughout its lifecycle. Some travel to customer sites may be required; hybrid work is possible when not on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years of test engineer experience in defense or aerospace systems.
• Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment).
• Experience with requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test protocols for military simulation systems, subsystems, and components.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation.
• Assist in system, subsystem, and component assembly in the lab and at customer sites.
• Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs).
• Participate in design reviews (SPR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments.
• Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Testing & V&V

Requirements management

Technical reading

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, is seeking a Test Engineer to support planning, development, and execution of delivery orders for military simulation systems.

You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and government stakeholders, perform V&V, develop test protocols, and help ensure testability of the system throughout its lifecycle. Some travel to customer sites may be required; hybrid work is possible when not on-site.