Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer (TS/SCI #26-172) in Arlington, Virginia at Strategic Analysis, Inc.

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer to provide technical and analytical support for DoD/IC customers. The successful candidate will support the planning, execution, and evaluation of test activities to assess system performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness. This position will support complex systems and capabilities throughout the full Test & Evaluation (T&E) life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and execute Test & Evaluation (T&E) plans, procedures, methodologies, and supporting documentation for complex systems and associated capabilities.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of developmental, operational, and other test events to evaluate system performance and effectiveness.
• Analyze test requirements, system specifications, and performance data to assess system capabilities, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and failure investigations to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Support system certification, verification, validation, and evaluation activities in accordance with applicable DoD/IC requirements and standards.
• Review and evaluate acquisition documentation, test plans, technical reports, and other program documentation to ensure alignment with system requirements and objectives.
• Develop test scenarios, evaluation criteria, and data collection methodologies to support comprehensive system testing.
• Coordinate with government program managers, engineers, test teams, and other stakeholders to plan and execute testing activities and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare technical reports, test results, briefings, and recommendations to support program decisions and system improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, methodologies, and overall system performance.

Experience & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience performing complex Test & Evaluation activities supporting engineering systems, technical programs, or related DoD/IC capabilities.
• Experience developing and reviewing test plans, evaluating system performance, analyzing test data, and supporting technical assessments.
• Experience supporting system testing, certification, failure investigations, or resolution of technical issues.
• Knowledge of DoD/IC acquisition processes, test requirements, and associated technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Travel:
- CONUS required with possibility of OCONUS up to 25%