Systems Engineer Test Coordinator (Active TS/SCI with a current polygraph)

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Elkridge, MD seeks a Systems Engineer Test Coordinator with an active TS/SCI clearance and current polygraph to lead complex, schedule-driven test programs for government and industry stakeholders.

The role requires extensive systems engineering experience, strong coordination across Project Directors, Program Managers, and Test Leads, and proven ability to synthesize technical information for diverse audiences. On-site position with heavy collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of general system engineering experience with HS diploma.
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years with a Master's degree and systems engineering experience.
• 3+ years with a PhD and systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedule-driven, project-level activities across multiple participants.
• Synthesize and summarize complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with government, industry vendors, and internal teams; escalate to Government Leads when needed.
• Support requirements validation activities and track schedules.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Test planning

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Ticketing systems

Collaboration platforms

Dashboard tools

Job description

Systems Engineer Test Coordinator (Active TS/SCI with a current polygraph)

Elkridge, United States

• A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of general system engineering experience.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience.
  
• A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience.
  
• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience.
  
• Strong experience in coordinating schedule-driven, project-level activities across multiple participants (e.g., roles such as Project Director, Program Manager, Test Lead)
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to accurately synthesize and summarize complex technical information for a diverse audience.
  
• Experience in working across multiple stakeholders such as government teams, industry vendors, and internal stakeholders; comfortable with escalating to Government Leads (e.g., ART Leads and CORs)
  
• Proficiency with supporting requirements validation activities
  
• Proficiency with tracking schedules and anticipating logistical challenges
  
• Proficiency with the tool usage of ticketing systems, collaboration platforms, and dashboard tools
  
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend prioritization of test activities
  
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
  
• Requires a CI poly within the last 5 years.