Systems Engineering Test Lead – Clearance Required

LMI

. Architect and maintain an enterprise test strategy encompassing the full system lifecycle, including requirements traceability matrix (RTM), test coverage analysis, and test architecture artifacts .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,144 - $174,591 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and maintaining enterprise test strategies, ensuring alignment with program milestones and comprehensive test coverage across systems. Proficient in Agile methodologies, automated testing frameworks, and managing technical risks throughout the testing lifecycle.

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Enterprise Test Strategy DevelopmentAgile Methodologies ProficiencyAutomated Test Management ToolsSystems Engineering PracticesActive SECRET Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Requirements Traceability MatrixTest Coverage AnalysisIntegration TestingUser Acceptance TestingTest AutomationCI/CD PracticesDefect Tracking SystemsDoDAF Architectural ViewsSystem-of-Systems IntegrationTechnical Risk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

JiraCloud-Native ArchitecturesAdvanaJupiterCross Domain Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

DAWIA PractitionerINCOSE CSEPSAFe AgilistScrum Master

Industry Keywords

DefenseFederal Software SystemsJoint Interoperability Test CommandDefense Logistics Management StandardsAviation Sustainment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and maintain an enterprise test strategy encompassing the full system lifecycle, including requirements traceability matrix (RTM), test coverage analysis, and test architecture artifacts
Ensure alignment between system testing plans and enterprise-level program milestones
Govern Agile quality gates, defining entry/exit criteria and defect severity standards for all test phases
Validate test artifacts against DoDAF architectural views (OV-1, SV-1, OV-5b), performing test readiness reviews linking technical requirements and architecture products
Ensure comprehensive test coverage of integration points across legacy and modernized systems, assessing interoperability and data fidelity impacts
Lead formal execution of systems integration, user acceptance, and system-of-systems verification testing for F-35 LogIT
Develop methodologies and coordinate resources for planning, scheduling, and executing integration tests across multiple platforms, environments (e.g., IL2/4/5/6), and stakeholders
Plan and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end-users to validate mission requirements and operational suitability
Establish and maintain an automated regression testing framework supporting CI/CD practices
Monitor and manage technical risk throughout the testing lifecycle, including performance, security, and system interoperability risks
Track issues and defects and report status, trends, and corrective actions to leadership
Lead test readiness reviews, test execution meetings, and defect triage with internal teams, program management offices, prime contractors, and external certification agencies
Facilitate joint reviews with external DOD/OSW agencies for formal acceptance and interoperability certification
Maintain documentation of test results, findings, and verification evidence for audits, certifications, and accreditation
Collaborate with product owners, scrum teams, and program leadership to integrate T&E activities into sprint and Program Increment (PI) planning
Provide architectural and technical guidance supporting program priorities, contract deliverables, and incremental capability releases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related technical field
10 or more years of relevant experience in systems engineering, software quality engineering, or test and evaluation leadership supporting defense, federal, or large-scale enterprise software systems
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and test teams in U.S. military services (e.g., USAF, USN) or multi-agency (Joint/OSW) Enterprise environments
Experience architecting, planning, and governing complex system integration and verification activities, including alignment to technical reviews and compliance milestones
Deep understanding of systems engineering practices, including DoDAF architectural views, interface control verification, requirements traceability, and system-of-systems integration
Proficiency in software development and Agile methodologies, including practical experience with Agile delivery frameworks (SAFe, Scrum), test automation, and CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency with automated test management tools, defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira), and cloud-native architectures operating across multiple security enclaves
Active SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
Preferred: DAWIA Practitioner or Advanced credentials in Test & Evaluation or Systems Engineering, INCOSE CSEP, and/or certifications in Agile methods (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master)
Preferred: Experience with formal acceptance testing and joint interoperability certification processes involving external DOD or OSW agencies, including interfacing with the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)
Preferred: Familiarity with DoD logistics data structures, Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) transactions, and Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) routing
Preferred: Experience integrating test artifacts and workflows with cross-domain DoD environments (e.g., NIPR/SIPR, Cross Domain Solutions) and understanding of associated security overlays
Preferred: Working knowledge of enterprise analytics and test reporting within environments such as Advana, Jupiter, or comparable mission analytics platforms
Preferred: Experience supporting aviation sustainment, weapon system logistics, or similar defense modernization programs