Senior DoD Test Director – Verification & Readiness

San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company covers premiums for employee’s

Disability plans

401(k) match up to 10%

Comprehensive training and development

11 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in San Diego is seeking a Senior Test Director to direct testing of Navy network equipment and integrated systems to verify they meet specifications and are ready for operation. You will develop verification approaches, coordinate witnessed testing, oversee checkout and burn-in, and ensure failures are addressed through documented corrective actions and retesting.

Requirements include a DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8570/8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications, a Master’s degree

Qualifications

• DoD Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures covering specification conformance, workmanship, environmental factors, reliability, connectivity and supportability.
• Direct the required laboratory acceptance, baseline, component, bypass, data exchange, integration and interoperability verification stages.
• Coordinate test readiness, Government witness participation and the calibration of test equipment before execution.
• Evaluate failures, determine appropriate corrective and retest actions, and maintain traceable test results and dispositions.
• Oversee Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out, equipment racking and burn-in activities before shipment or field deployment.
• Deliver completed verification packages and report unresolved technical issues affecting operational readiness.

Skills

Systems engineering

Security clearance

DoD cybersecurity certifications

Test planning and verification

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

IAT certifications

Vendor certifications

Job description

NexGen Data Systems in San Diego is seeking a Senior Test Director to direct testing of Navy network equipment and integrated systems to verify they meet specifications and are ready for operation. You will develop verification approaches, coordinate witnessed testing, oversee checkout and burn-in, and ensure failures are addressed through documented corrective actions and retesting.

Requirements include a DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8570/8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications, a Master’s degree