Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Support

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Support Specialist to provide direct support to a U.S. Navy Systems Command program office. The position involves leading and coordinating T&E planning, documentation, and execution activities throughout the system acquisition lifecycle. The selected candidate will support Navy acquisition efforts involving the integration, development, and modernization of C4I and other mission-critical systems.

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* Location: San Diego, CA
* Clearance Required: Top Secret / SCI Eligible
* Client: U.S. Navy Systems Command
* Worksite: Government Site (On-Site)
* Employment Type: Full-Time
* Salary Range: $135,000 – $185,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support Navy leadership in developing and maintaining T&E strategies, schedules, and test plans aligned with acquisition milestones.

• Draft and review key acquisition and test documentation, including test strategies, evaluation plans, specifications, statements of work, and briefing materials.

• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to test-informed decision-making throughout the program lifecycle.

• Assist with the coordination and execution of Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs), Developmental Test (DT) readiness reviews, and associated working groups and meetings.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for various test events, including reliability growth testing, shock and vibration testing, performance and software validation, cybersecurity evaluation, and system acceptance testing.

• Support the planning, coordination, and onsite execution of assigned test events, including logistics, equipment preparation, and witnessing of test procedures.

• Analyze and evaluate technical documentation and test reports, including Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) associated with developmental testing.

• Liaise with external test stakeholders such as Operational Test organizations, joint test centers, and higher headquarters to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) test policy.

• Contribute to the preparation of key program documentation such as Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), system performance specifications, and technical position papers.

• Attend T&E conferences and working groups on behalf of the Navy program team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, engineering preferred, from an accredited college or university

• 6 years of experience relevant to T&E System Acquisition Engineer. (An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree, totaling 10 years of experience)

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of the DoD T&E process and acquisition lifecycle.

• Demonstrated experience with both developmental and operational test planning and execution.

• Familiarity with Navy shipboard systems, communications, and network engineering concepts.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to facilitate stakeholder coordination and prepare high-quality written deliverables.

• Ability to lead complex test efforts and ensure successful integration of testing into broader acquisition and program plans.

• Experience coordinating with Navy, DoD, and joint test organizations.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed and support shipboard or field-based testing, including short underway periods.

• Ability to obtain and maintain accounts and access for Secret and Top Secret-level test events and data environments.

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, absent undue hardships.

• Must be able to perform work in a stationary position at a minimum of 50% of the time.

• Must have the ability to operate computer and other office productivity machinery consistently during work hours.

• Must have the ability to communicate, exchange and review information and ideas in an in-person or virtual setting through the use of online tools and available communication mediums.

• Occasional movement or traversing of one's environment may be required.

• Constant use of mental alertness.

• Frequent work under deadlines.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as deemed necessary

Job Classification:
Associate II
$135,000 - $185,000

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.