Supply Chain SME - Flight Test Engineer

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

Job summary

VTG Defense in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Supply Chain SME – Flight Test Engineer to lead the planning, design, and deployment of complex systems within mission-critical environments. The role combines engineering knowledge with full lifecycle project management and strong vendor coordination.

You will oversee technical system rollouts, ensure interoperability across platforms, manage risks, and guide cross-functional teams from engineering to operations.

Qualifications

• TS Clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field).
• Experience managing technical projects through the full lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with complex systems integration and deployment.
• Experience integrating military-grade or mission-critical equipment.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, system architecture, and integration methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement technical solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and defining technical requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full project management lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closeout.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and provide status reporting to leadership.
• Plan and execute technical system rollouts, including deployment strategies, configuration, testing, and operational transition.
• Oversee installation, integration, and operational readiness of complex systems in operational environments.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards during deployment.

Skills

Project management

Systems integration

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Supply Chain SME - Flight Test Engineer in McLean, VA

What will you do?

The Supply Chain SMEprovidessenior-levelexpertisein the planning, design, integration, and deployment of complex technical systems. This role combines engineering knowledge, advanced systems integration experience, and full lifecycle project management to deliver reliable technical solutions in mission-critical environments. The SME leads the development and execution of technical implementation strategies, ensures interoperability across systems and platforms, and supports successful program delivery through strong vendor management and cross-functional coordination. Up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects through the full project management lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closeout.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and provide status reporting to leadership.
• Plan and execute technical system rollouts, including deployment strategies, configuration, testing, and operational transition.
• Oversee installation, integration, and operational readiness of complex systems in operational environments.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards during deployment.

Systems Integration

• Lead integration of multiple technical systems, platforms, and components to ensure interoperability and operational performance.
• Design and implement advanced technical systems integration solutions across hardware, software, and communications systems.
• Develop integration strategies that support scalable and secure system architectures.
• Evaluate technologies, architectures, and implementation approaches to recommendoptimalsolutions.
• Provide subject matterexpertiseon system design, integration methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and manage technical requirements for vendors and suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor solutions, support procurement activities, and oversee vendor performance.Coordinate with vendors to ensure successful delivery, integration, and testing of system components.
• Support integration and interoperability with defense, security, or mission-critical equipment and platforms.

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications:

• TS Clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering(Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field).
• Demonstrated experience managing technical projects through the full project management lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with complex systems integration and deployment.
• Experience integrating military-grade or mission-critical equipment and technologies.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, system architecture, and integration methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement technical solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and defining technical requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $190,000-$230,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.