Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead

Associates Systems LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Long-term disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC is seeking a candidate for an on-site position in Tucson, AZ, requiring a U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. The role entails managing a cross-functional test team and overseeing project administration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in STEM, at least eight years of relevant experience, and expertise in Earned Value Management. The position offers a competitive pay range of $125K to $140K along with multiple benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Engineering experience in hardware and test software development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cross-functional test team and oversee ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with program leadership and finance for Earned Value Management.
• Analyze data and develop solutions to optimize performance.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program management

Test Systems Engineering

Communication and interpersonal skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

Integrated Master Plan

Integrated Master Schedule

Job description

All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

This effort is on‑Site in Tucson, AZ.

Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract.

Pay Rate: 125K – 140K, depending on experience and skills match.

Benefits offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long‑term disability coverage; life and accident insurance. PTO (vacation, holidays, and other applicable federal and state sick leave).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage a cross‑functional test team including electrical, software, mechanical, etc. Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines. Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM). Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods to optimize performance and increase efficiency of work. Facilitate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years’ prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree and 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management.
• Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, and product qualification environments.
• Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management. Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) processes, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs.
• Budget Change Request (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation for Test Systems Engineering programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
• EVMS certification, Program Management certification.
• Demonstrate IPTL experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross‑functional teams, and internal/external customers.
• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership.
• Experience in small/medium program execution.
• Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance.
• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of RFP, preparing Basis of Estimates, proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work, contract startup, and contract close‑out.
• Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT) and Agile Methodologies.