Senior Test Engineer (SME)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks a Senior Test Engineer (SME) to support the 96th Cyber Test Group Detachment 1 at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role provides acquisition Test & Evaluation guidance for enterprise test solutions across the weapon system lifecycle.

Responsibilities include test planning, data analysis, and cybersecurity test activities within complex airborne networks, IT, and C4ISR environments. This is a full-time on-site position at Hanscom AFB.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Significant understanding of DoD acquisition and Test & Evaluation methodologies, processes, and activities.
• Experience with TEMPs, TES, and Test Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic test support to integrated product teams.
• Participate in test planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop test-related documentation including TEMP, TES, Test Plans, and Test Procedures.
• Coordinate with program offices to define test methodologies for C4ISR systems.
• Review system performance requirements for testability and measurability.
• Lead test planning meetings and system design reviews.
• Coordinate data collection and instrumentation requirements.
• Brief test personnel on objectives and execution requirements.

Skills

DoD acquisition

Test & Evaluation methodologies

DevSecOps & Agile

Cybersecurity concepts

Project management

Systems integration

Airborne networks / C4ISR

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

TEMPs

TES

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity testing tools

Job description

Job Details

• ID: 2026-9569
• Category: Test & Evaluation
• Type: Full Time
• Biweekly Hours: 80
• Min Salary: USD $200,000.00/Yr.
• Max Salary: USD $220,000.00/Yr.
• Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer (SME) supporting the 96th Cyber Test Group Detachment 1 at Hanscom AFB, MA. As a member of an integrated product team, the individual will provide acquisition Test & Evaluation (including Cybersecurity T&E) consultation, advisement, and assistance to partner organizations in developing, tailoring, and managing enterprise test solutions across the weapon system lifecycle.

This position supports test planning, execution, systems analysis, technical reviews, and cybersecurity test activities within complex airborne network, information technology, and C4ISR environments.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic test support and guidance to integrated product teams
• Participate in test planning, execution, data collection, data analysis, effectiveness assessments, and test reporting
• Support development of test-related documentation including Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Test Strategies
• Participate in product development demonstrations performed by contractors and government organizations throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Review system performance requirements for testability and measurability, develop objectives, methods, detailed procedures, and instrumentation requirements
• Review technical specifications and system design documents
• Facilitate test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews
• Review and comment on programmatic documentation including TEMPs and qualification test procedures
• Coordinate with program offices to define test methodologies and develop plans and procedures for new or modified C4ISR systems
• Coordinate with internal and external test organizations to schedule resources, facilities, and ranges.
• Define data requirements and coordinate with instrumentation and data personnel to ensure required data is collected
• Brief test personnel and support teams on objectives, responsibilities, and execution requirements
• Conduct and direct systems test events to accomplish planned objectives
• Provide technical advice and assistance to military test directors

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Active Top Secret; must be able to gain access to SCI and Special Access Programs within 90 days

Education: Master's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Significant understanding of DoD acquisition and Test & Evaluation methodologies, processes, and activities
• Experience developing and reviewing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES), Test Plans, and Test Procedures
• Experience with airborne network infrastructures, information technology, or C4ISR systems
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile software development practices

Preferred Technical Skills

• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force T&E instructions, policies, and manuals including DoDI 5000.89 and DAFI 99-103
• Experience with CVRi2 capabilities and employment
• Experience with commercial cloud-based infrastructures, platforms, and services
• Experience with modern cybersecurity approaches including zero-trust, multi-level security, and data encryption
• Experience with modular software architecture and cloud-native applications or platforms
• Experience with software test strategies and fundamentals
• Functional test experience, particularly for aircraft modifications
• Project management experience leading teams within schedule and cost constraints
• Experience working within system integration labs during test activities

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Technical writing and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent self-initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead test activities and support integrated product teams

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 10-15% CONUS/OCONUS travel

Onsite

#LI-EW1

#TMAS3 #CTG

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities