Deputy Group Lead, Product Test, Evaluation

Scientific Systems

. Establish and execute SSCI's enterprise test strategy for autonomy and mission-system products across software, system, and platform-integration levels.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and executing enterprise test strategies for autonomy and mission-critical systems, with a strong focus on test automation, CI/CD integration, and compliance with ISO-aligned quality management systems. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex test programs, and analyze test data to drive continuous improvement.

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Test EngineeringTest AutomationCI/CD IntegrationISO 9001 ProcessesFlight-Critical Systems Testing

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningRequirements-Based VerificationMulti-Platform Compatibility TestingTest Data AnalysisAnomaly InvestigationSimulation ToolsHardware-In-The-Loop TestingRegression TestingPerformance TestingStress Testing

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Test Automation FrameworksTelemetry-Based InstrumentationContinuous Testing ToolsSimulation Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceRoboticsMission-Critical PlatformsGovernment ProgramsDefense Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and execute SSCI's enterprise test strategy for autonomy and mission-system products across software, system, and platform-integration levels.
Build, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary test organization.
Define test coverage models, entry/exit criteria, release qualification gates, and go/no-go verification recommendations.
Develop test metrics and dashboards and drive continuous improvement.
Plan and execute functional, regression, performance, stress, edge-case, HIL, sensor integration, ground, and flight test campaigns.
Translate system and customer requirements into verifiable test requirements, procedures, and traceable verification evidence.
Drive test automation and continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Own simulation environments, test equipment, instrumentation, and multi-platform test infrastructure.
Manage and analyze test data, including flight and bench data reduction, anomaly investigation, and root-cause support.
Ensure test artifacts, verification records, and release documentation satisfy SSCI's ISO-aligned QMS requirements.
Support QA-led audits, nonconformance handling, corrective and preventive actions, and management reviews.
Partner with engineering, program management, field operations, and OEM partners to align test scope, schedules, and acceptance expectations.
Feed field test results, customer-reported issues, and OEM integration findings into test coverage, regression suites, and product improvement.
Identify technical unknowns, test gaps, and operational risks, and drive standardization, reuse, scalability, and automation across test workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in test engineering, systems verification and validation, or integration and test of complex software/hardware systems.
Experience leading and managing technical test or integration teams.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling test programs and test automation for complex SW/HW systems such as autonomy, aerospace, robotics, or other mission-critical platforms.
Hands-on experience with structured test methodologies, requirements-based verification, test planning, and multi-platform compatibility testing.
Working familiarity with ISO 9001 processes and QMS-related verification documentation.
Experience testing flight-critical or aviation autonomy systems, including ground and flight test campaigns.
Experience supporting government or defense programs.
Depth in CI/CD, DevSecOps, test automation frameworks, simulation tools, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
Experience with test data analysis, instrumentation, and telemetry-based anomaly investigation.
Active or prior DoD security clearance.
Excellent communication and organizational leadership skills.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Security Clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Hybrid Work Schedule
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Summer 9/80 work schedule