Senior Test Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Test Engineer leading all aspects of test planning and execution for government biometric program. Ensuring compliance and managing testing processes with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $159,600 - $266,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Test Manager for a biometric program
Develop and maintain test documentation and lifecycle test artifacts
Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and validated
Partner with cross-functional teams for integrated test activities
Support technical and operational readiness reviews
Monitor system quality and performance through structured testing
Manage test resources, environments, and data
Ensure compliance requirements are addressed
Provide leadership with testing status assessments
Promote continuous improvement in test processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

11+ years' experience in testing / engineering
Bachelor's Degree in STEM field
Supportive certifications a plus
Experience with border security technologies
Knowledge of testing standards and best practices
Understanding of laws and regulations governing border technology use
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

test managementtest documentationtest lifecycle artifactsrequirements validationstructured testingtest resource managementtest environment managementtest data managementcompliance requirementsborder security technologies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationfacilitationpresentationcollaborationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

STEM degreesupportive certifications