Test Engineer, Senior - Secret

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,220 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

ESOP

PTO

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Senior Test Engineer at Hanscom AFB, MA to drive end-to-end testing for Air Force ESS/ESSS programs. The role focuses on planning, execution, and reporting of T&E activities within an integrated government-contractor team.

The ideal candidate brings DoD testing experience, DoD/USAF regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coordinate testing across multiple software releases while maintaining Agile and DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 years of experience or Master's with 10 years of experience (DoD preferred).
• Experience with DoD/T&E processes and requirements.
• Experience with Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document the program’s overarching Test and Evaluation strategy.
• Lead government oversight in an integrated test team environment.
• Document test concepts, methodologies, plans, execution, data reduction, and reporting.
• Validate software capabilities against operational outcomes from an end-to-end perspective.
• Assess contractor test automation coverage for mission-critical capabilities.
• Plan and conduct tests using Design of Experiments techniques.
• Ensure testing aligns with DoD/USAF regulations and agile processes.
• Coordinate deconfliction of testing schedules across multiple releases.

Skills

US citizenship

Secret clearance

T&E planning

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

DoD testing

Operational testing

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (with 10+ years)

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

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

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

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

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 12 years of directly related experience or master's with 10 years' 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.

Travel

10%

Salary Range

$90,220 - $165,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

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