Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer — DOE Q/TS Clearance (Albuquerque)

Valor 3 Services, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor 3 Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Program Engineer – Test & Evaluation to support a high-visibility DOE modernization program in Albuquerque. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing system-level testing and verification activities with federal program managers and senior engineering leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering or technical programs, active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance, and strong systems engineering and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Active DOE Q Clearance or DOE Top Secret Clearance.
• 10+ years of engineering or technical program experience.
• Experience with system-level testing and verification.
• Strong systems engineering and requirements management.
• Experience with scheduling, risk management, and lifecycle processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive briefings experience.
• Ability to work independently with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Federal Program Managers and engineering leadership on system test and evaluation activities.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and monitoring system-level mechanical and electrical testing.
• Support development, review, and execution of test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Verify engineering requirements through structured testing and validation activities.
• Analyze test results and technical data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple government organizations, laboratories, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in IPT meetings, technical reviews, and engineering working groups.
• Track technical risks, testing milestones, action items, and program deliverables.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements management, interface coordination, and technical integration.
• Prepare technical reports, executive briefings, presentations, and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance program execution and engineering performance.
• Perform additional engineering and technical support activities as assigned.

Skills

Engineering experience

Systems engineering

Technical communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

PM/Management related degree with experience

Job description

Valor 3 Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Program Engineer – Test & Evaluation to support a high-visibility DOE modernization program in Albuquerque. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing system-level testing and verification activities with federal program managers and senior engineering leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering or technical programs, active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance, and strong systems engineering and communication skills.