Senior Test Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Test Engineer managing test engineering team and developing test strategies for complex technical systems. Overseeing test planning, execution, and reporting while ensuring compliance with customer expectations.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,800 - $161,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading test engineering teams and developing comprehensive test strategies and plans for complex technical systems. Proficient in coordinating with government entities and managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective test execution and compliance with quality standards.

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Test Engineering LeadershipTest Strategy DevelopmentGovernment CoordinationVerification and Validation ProcessesCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningData AnalysisDiscrepancy ManagementIntegration TestingSystem TestingAcceptance TestingOperational TestingTest DocumentationRisk MitigationConfiguration Management

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Complex Technical SystemsTest MethodologiesQuality StandardsMultidisciplinary EngineeringCustomer Demonstrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the test engineering team in support of a complex technical program
Develop and maintain integrated test strategies, master test plans, detailed test plans, procedures, schedules, and supporting test documentation
Coordinate with government test management to align program test activities with customer expectations, test events, reporting requirements, and approval processes
Provide oversight of test planning, test readiness, test execution, discrepancy management, data analysis, and final reporting
Ensure traceability between system requirements, verification methods, test procedures, test results, and closure evidence
Coordinate test activities across software, hardware, systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, operations, and external stakeholders
Lead test readiness reviews, test working groups, post-test reviews, and discrepancy resolution meetings
Support development of test objectives, entry and exit criteria, success measures, resource requirements, and risk mitigation plans
Oversee execution of integration, system, qualification, acceptance, and operational test events, as applicable
Review test results, deficiency reports, observations, and corrective actions to ensure technical accuracy and completeness
Support test environment planning, configuration management, instrumentation, data collection, and resource coordination
Track test progress, issues, risks, schedules, and team assignments and report status to program and customer leadership
Support customer demonstrations, government witnessing, formal verification events, and milestone reviews
Mentor test engineers and promote disciplined test processes, quality standards, and technical rigor across the team
Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, documentation practices, and test management processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Top Secret Clearance
Significant experience in test engineering for complex technical systems or programs
Experience developing test strategies, test plans, procedures, and reports
Experience leading test teams or serving in a senior test coordination role
Experience coordinating with government test organizations, customer representatives, or formal test management authorities
Understanding of verification and validation processes, discrepancy tracking, and structured test execution methodologies
Ability to analyze technical issues, manage test activities, and communicate results effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering, operational, and customer teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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