Lead Test Engineer — High-Impact Systems (Secret Clearance)

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to support our customer and lead testing across complex software and hardware systems. The role emphasizes test design, risk assessment, and rigorous data analysis to ensure decisions are fully supported by results.

The successful candidate will manage test planning, instrument control, and coordination with engineering teams, while traveling 75% or more. A Secret clearance is required, with Top Secret eligibility desired.

Qualifications

• Must have a BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.
• Must have and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Eligible for a Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert providing testing expertise for support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Directs and/or participates in risk management assessments and test design and tools selection.
• Ensure test design and documentation meet client, agency, or industry standards.
• Ensure testing conclusions are supported by test results and inform management of deviations.
• Plan and administer environmental, operational, or performance tests on various equipment and systems.
• Direct engineering personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus.
• Coordinate development, installation, calibration of instruments and data reduction.
• Determine conditions for tests and sequences of test operations.

Skills

Testing expertise

Risk management

Test design

Documentation

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Tools

Instruments calibration

Job description

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to support our customer and lead testing across complex software and hardware systems. The role emphasizes test design, risk assessment, and rigorous data analysis to ensure decisions are fully supported by results.

The successful candidate will manage test planning, instrument control, and coordination with engineering teams, while traveling 75% or more. A Secret clearance is required, with Top Secret eligibility desired.