Test & Evaluation Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Test and Evaluation Engineer providing subject matter expertise in testing, engineering, and system management for Department of Defense programs. Involves development of Test and Evaluation plans and systems engineering support.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringsystem development life cyclesystem definitionsystem designsystem analysissystem integrationsystem testingTest and Evaluation planstechnical expertiserequirements analysis

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeDoD Secret Clearance