Remote Senior Systems Test Architect – DoD/SAFe

LMI Consulting, LLC; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 101,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Test Team Lead who will serve as the technical authority for test planning, execution, system integration, and verification supporting the F-35 LogIT solution. Reporting to program leadership, the Test Team Lead will architect, execute, and govern all test and evaluation (T&E) activities to ensure delivery of a robust, mission-capable system.

This role demands deep systems engineering expertise, a proven Agile test leadership record, and collaboration across DoDAF views, test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, software quality engineering, or test leadership in defense or large-scale enterprise software.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in U.S. military or multi-agency environments.
• Deep understanding of DoDAF views, requirements traceability, and system-of-systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain an enterprise test strategy across the full system lifecycle.
• Govern Agile quality gates with clear entry/exit criteria and defect standards.
• Validate test artifacts against DoDAF views (OV-1, SV-1, OV-5b).
• Lead full-spectrum testing for F-35 LogIT across platforms and environments.
• Develop and coordinate automated regression testing within CI/CD.
• Monitor risk and mitigate performance, security, and interoperability issues.
• Lead reviews and liaise with DoD/OSW agencies for certification readiness.

Skills

Agile methodologies

DoDAF architectural views

Test strategy

Leadership

CI/CD pipelines

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or related technical field

Tools

Jira

Job description

LMI is seeking a Test Team Lead who will serve as the technical authority for test planning, execution, system integration, and verification supporting the F-35 LogIT solution. Reporting to program leadership, the Test Team Lead will architect, execute, and govern all test and evaluation (T&E) activities to ensure delivery of a robust, mission-capable system.

This role demands deep systems engineering expertise, a proven Agile test leadership record, and collaboration across DoDAF views, test