Senior OT&E Engineer: Homeland Security Tech

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Operation Test and Evaluation Engineer SME to lead, plan, and execute OT&E activities for homeland defense technologies. You will coordinate with DHS and CBP stakeholders, develop test plans, and produce reports that support acquisition decisions.

The role is onsite in the Washington, DC area with potential travel up to 20% and ensures adherence to DHS policies and SELC guidance throughout the testing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in test design, data analysis, and statistical methods for evaluating complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with homeland defense technology systems, such as border surveillance or non-intrusive inspection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, conduct, and analyze tests of homeland defense technology systems to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with government clients to translate mission needs into test objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate TEMPs, test concepts, and detailed test plans aligned with DHS directives and CBP ORD processes.
• Prepare Operational Test Reports and briefings to support acquisition decisions.

Skills

Test design

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Modeling & simulation tools

Digital engineering

Data management platforms

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Operation Test and Evaluation Engineer SME to lead, plan, and execute OT&E activities for homeland defense technologies. You will coordinate with DHS and CBP stakeholders, develop test plans, and produce reports that support acquisition decisions.

The role is onsite in the Washington, DC area with potential travel up to 20% and ensures adherence to DHS policies and SELC guidance throughout the testing lifecycle.