Senior Flight Test & Systems Integration Engineer

VT Group (VTG); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 25% CONUS/OCONUS

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Supply Chain SME - Flight Test Engineer in McLean, VA to drive complex system integration, deployment and program success. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure readiness of mission-critical equipment for field use.

The role requires a TS clearance with polygraph, a technical engineering degree, and extensive project-management experience across lifecycle stages. Travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS is expected.

Qualifications

• TS Clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience managing technical projects through full lifecycle.
• Experience with complex systems integration and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full PM lifecycle including planning, execution, risk management and closeout.
• Develop schedules, resource plans, milestones and performance metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, vendors and stakeholders.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and provide leadership reports.
• Plan and execute technical system rollouts including deployment strategies and testing.
• Oversee installation, integration and operational readiness of complex systems.
• Ensure quality, safety and compliance during deployment.
• Lead systems integration across hardware, software and communications.
• Develop integration strategies for scalable and secure architectures.
• Evaluate technologies and approaches to recommend optimal solutions.
• Provide SME guidance on design, integration methodologies and emerging tech.
• Develop and manage technical requirements for vendors and suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor solutions, support procurement and oversee performance.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure delivery, integration and testing of components.
• Support interoperability with defense, security or mission-critical equipment.

Skills

Systems integration

Vendor management

Project management

Technical requirements development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field)

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Supply Chain SME - Flight Test Engineer in McLean, VA to drive complex system integration, deployment and program success. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure readiness of mission-critical equipment for field use.

The role requires a TS clearance with polygraph, a technical engineering degree, and extensive project-management experience across lifecycle stages. Travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS is expected.