Remote Systems Engineering Test Lead (Defense IT)

US Security & IT

United States

Remote

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

US Security & IT is seeking a senior test lead to serve as the technical authority for planning, executing, and verifying a complex defense logistics IT solution. You will architect enterprise testing across the full system lifecycle to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires a technical bachelor's degree with 10+ years in systems engineering or test leadership on defense programs, DoDAF expertise, CI/CD and automated testing experience, and an active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, or test leadership on defense programs.
  • Strong knowledge of DoDAF architectural views, interface control verification, and system-of-systems integration, plus experience with CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, plus strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
  • Professional development opportunities through systems engineering, testing, Agile, and technical certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain an enterprise test strategy, including requirements traceability, test coverage analysis, and test architecture documentation.
  • Lead formal Systems Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and system-of-systems verification, while managing defects and reporting on risks.
  • Integrate testing activities into Agile sprint and Program Increment planning in collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum teams.

Job description

US Security & IT is seeking a senior test lead to serve as the technical authority for planning, executing, and verifying a complex defense logistics IT solution. You will architect enterprise testing across the full system lifecycle to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires a technical bachelor's degree with 10+ years in systems engineering or test leadership on defense programs, DoDAF expertise, CI/CD and automated testing experience, and an active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

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