Senior Test Engineer in Littleton, Massachusetts - #69505 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 69505

Senior Test Engineer
As Senior Test Engineer, you will architect and execute the end to end verification, validation, and flight test strategy for Major Release 2 (FY 25 27)—from bench level checkout in the Integration SIL to operational acceptance on multiple aircraft.

This position is onsite in Littleton, MA.

Senior Test Engineer Responsibilities 
Strategy & Planning
Build the Program level Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) that links Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch ops support elements to CJADC2 mission threads and MR 2 exit criteria.
Define DT/OT entrance & exit gates, traceability matrices, and milestone metrics within the Integrated Master Schedule.

System Integration Laboratory (SIL) Leadership
Design lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces; oversee daily ops, configuration control, and security accreditation.
Implement automated regression suites (Python/Robot Framework, Jenkins, Ansible, IXIA/Spirent) covering functional, performance, and cyber resilience tests.

Developmental & Operational Test Execution
Lead ground and flight test events: draft test cards, hazard analyses, Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT), and Safety of Flight packages.
Serve as lead flight test engineer or ground test conductor, capturing telemetry, logs, and spectrum traces; troubleshoot anomalies in real time.

Data Analysis & Reporting
Perform statistical analysis of throughput, latency, crypto handshake times, SWaP C impacts, and mission effect metrics.
Produce concise after action reports, deficiency reports (DRs), and recommendations for corrective action to IPTs and senior USAF stakeholders.

Continuous Integration / DevSecOps
Integrate test automation hooks into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; ensure every 90 day Smith build passes gated SIL tests before promotion.
Champion a “shift left” testing mindset—embedding verification earlier in design reviews and digital engineering artifacts.

Mentorship & Collaboration
Guide junior test engineers, platform SPO test reps, and Government civilians on best practices for agile T&E.
Interface with NSA, DISA, and flight safety authorities to align test artifacts with certification needs (ATO, crypto, airworthiness).

Senior Test Engineer Qualifications 
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (M.S. a plus) and 15+ years of DoD system of systems test engineering, including lab to flight progression.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Proven leadership of large scale DT/OT efforts for avionics, communications, or C2 systems.
Hands on with test automation frameworks, instrumentation, and data analysis tools (MATLAB, Pandas, JMP, or similar).
Familiarity with MIL STD 810/461, RCC 324/125 15, or comparable environmental and EMI/EMC standards.

Desired
Previous work on ABMS, CJADC2, OMS/UCI, or tactical data link programs.
Experience with Type 1 crypto, cross domain solutions, and RMF/eMASS artifacts.
Flight test credentials (USAF TPS grad, FAA DER, or equivalent).
Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification; knowledge of Model Based Test (MBSE driven test cases).

Salary: $138,585 – $210,000 / yr / yr (DOE)

Benefits
Medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

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