Test & Evaluation Engineer

Jobtailor; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer in McLean, Virginia. This role involves providing subject matter expertise in testing and evaluation for Department of Defense systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities include developing testing plans, systems engineering support, and providing technical expertise during critical program events. The salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $130,000, with a comprehensive benefits program available.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Thorough understanding of developmental and operational testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Test and Evaluation plans.
• Provide systems engineering support for system development life cycle.
• Provide technical expertise during programmatic events.

Skills

Test and evaluation expertise

Systems engineering

Operational Test Agency knowledge

DoD/Navy policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years of professional experience

Professional experience (3 years)

Job description

Test & Evaluation Engineer

Location: US-VA-McLean

ID: 2026-4579

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer with demonstrated expertise supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This position will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the testing, engineering, and system management and administration of new DoD systems.

The Test and Evaluation Engineer must have an excellent understanding of, and experience in test and evaluation, specifically with an Operational Test Agency. He/she should have knowledge of the system development life cycle, including system definition, development, design, analysis and control, integration, and testing. He/she should have knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD)/Navy plans, policies, standards, and methods aimed at supporting engineering and integration efforts that are associated with test and evaluation of military systems. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Test and Evaluation plans
• Provide systems engineering support for the system development life cycle, including system definition, development, design, analysis and control, integration, and testing
• Provide technical expertise during programmatic events such as Technical Reviews, Status Meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, Requirements Working Group Sessions, Test Working Group Sessions, Configuration Control Board Meetings, and Interface Control Board Meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Six years of professional experience may be substituted for degree.
• Three (3) years of professional experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• Thorough understanding of both developmental and operational testing.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status