Test & Evaluation Lead

GXM Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan and PTO

Job summary

GXM Technologies in Colorado Springs is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lead to support defense and space missions. This role involves leading test planning and verification efforts, ensuring thorough evaluation of capabilities prior to deployment. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.

The position offers competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $170,000, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in test and evaluation or systems engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience in developing test strategies and plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of overall test and evaluation strategy.
• Plan and coordinate functional testing activities.
• Evaluate system performance in operational exercises.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Technical briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Job description

Overview

GXM is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lead to join our team to support advanced defense and space-related mission programs focused on Command and Control (C2), mission systems integration, cloud modernization, and enterprise capability delivery. The selected candidate will lead test planning, execution, verification, validation, and evaluation activities supporting hardware, software, network, and mission system capabilities. The Test & Evaluation Lead will work closely with engineers, architects, operators, mission stakeholders, and program leadership to ensure capabilities are thoroughly tested, validated, and assessed prior to operational deployment. This role requires expertise in system testing, integration testing, operational evaluation, verification and validation methodologies, and mission-focused assessment activities supporting complex defense and space environments. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs, and achievement of objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall test and evaluation strategy supporting mission systems, infrastructure, applications, and operational capabilities.
• Support Initial Operational Capability (IOC) evaluations and readiness assessments to ensure capabilities meet mission and operational requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute functional testing activities validating software, hardware, networking, and mission system performance.
• Lead integration testing efforts to verify interoperability across applications, services, infrastructure, data environments, and external mission partners.
• Conduct system validation activities to confirm capabilities satisfy operational requirements, technical objectives, and mission outcomes.
• Evaluate system performance during mission events, demonstrations, operational exercises, and readiness activities.
• Provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) support for technical capabilities participating in operational exercises and mission rehearsals.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, DevSecOps personnel, and mission stakeholders to identify and resolve technical deficiencies.
• Develop test plans, procedures, evaluation criteria, test reports, and technical assessment documentation supporting program objectives.
• Identify testing risks, performance gaps, integration challenges, and operational impacts and provide recommendations to program leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting test and evaluation, systems engineering, verification and validation, or operational assessment activities.
• Experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, evaluation methodologies, and assessment frameworks.
• Experience supporting hardware, software, infrastructure, and system integration testing activities.
• Experience performing system validation, operational assessments, or readiness evaluations.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, test automation approaches, and verification methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical briefing skills.
• Experience supporting complex mission systems, operational environments, or enterprise technology programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense, space, intelligence, or multi-domain operational environments.
• Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) systems, mission systems, or operational mission environments.
• Experience supporting IOC evaluations, operational test events, exercises, or mission demonstrations.
• INCOSE, ISTQB, DAU Test & Evaluation certification, or equivalent technical certification preferred.

Salary range: $100,000 - $170,000. Salary plus annual bonus eligibility plus medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life plus 401(k) and PTO.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer: GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.