Senior Test Engineer

Odyssey; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead and document the program’s Test & Evaluation strategy for AFLCMC/HNA. The role involves government oversight within an integrated test team and ensuring T&E activities align with DoD processes.

The candidate will validate software against operational outcomes, manage test automation considerations, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize testing velocity and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of related experience with 4+ years in a DoD setting.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document the program’s T&E strategy.
• Lead government oversight activities within an integrated test team.
• Document test concept development, methodologies, plans, execution, and reporting.
• Validate software capabilities against operational outcomes.

Skills

T&E planning

Agile

CI/CD

DoD testing

DOE (DOE)

Cloud testing

DoDI 5000.87

Automation assessment

Mission systems

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA).

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

• Develop and document the program’s overarching Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategy.
• Lead government oversight activities within an integrated test team environment.
• Document test concept development, test methodologies, test plans, test execution, test reporting, data reduction, analysis, and operational testing activities.
• Validate software capabilities against intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective.
• Assess the adequacy and coverage of contractor test automation for mission-critical capabilities.
• Utilize Design of Experiments methodologies to plan and conduct test programs.
• Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured and capable of supporting software release testing, including fault insertion and fault identification activities.
• Prepare or advise on criteria, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, technical reports, and related documentation.
• Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze complex technical issues and evaluate testing outcomes.
• Review and evaluate the quality, adequacy, and effectiveness of test results and conclusions.
• Develop innovative solutions to testing challenges and provide recommendations to improve program execution.
• Deconflict testing schedules across multiple software releases and provide recommendations to program leadership.
• Serve as the primary testing lead for MSS leadership and manage interactions with external testing organizations, including Air Combat Command and other stakeholders.
• Ensure testing activities comply with DoD and USAF regulations while supporting agile and streamlined testing processes.
• Support Integrated Test and Evaluation (IT&E) efforts to increase testing velocity, reduce costs, and accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field

Years of experience: 10 years of directly related experience with 4 years of experience in a DoD setting

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, strategy development, execution, and reporting.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps environments.
• Strong understanding of DoD Test and Evaluation processes and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments techniques and their application to testing programs.
• Experience evaluating system architectures, requirements, integrations, and technical risks.
• Understanding of cloud architectures and their impact on testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with DoDI 5000.87 and applicable DoD acquisition and testing regulations.
• Ability to assess software testing automation and operational effectiveness.
• Experience supporting mission systems, operational users, and warfighter-focused capability development.

Interpersonal Skills

• Partnership-oriented with the ability to foster collaboration between government and contractor teams.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating operational needs into measurable and testable outcomes.
• Strong communicator able to provide clear feedback and effectively brief senior leadership.
• Mission-focused mindset with the ability to evaluate technical solutions from an operational user perspective.
• Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base Bedford, Massachusetts

Travel: 10%

Onsite

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.