Job Title: Test Systems Technical & Execution Leads (Level IV) – Cleared

Location: Tucson, AZ (100% Onsite)

Program: Effectors Test Equipment Engineering (TEE)

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Security Clearance: Active Secret (Required to Start)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Total Openings: 8

Pay: Up to $83/hr

ROLE 1 – Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer (ENG04)

• Openings: 3
• Experience Required: 8+ years or 5+ years with Advanced STEM degree
• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Software, or related STEM discipline)
• Core Focus: Technical leadership and execution oversight for test systems supporting production and tactical programs
• Key Skills & Tools:
• Test systems design, integration, verification, and validation
• Hardware and software development in engineering or production environments
• System-level troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance
• Leadership of multi-discipline engineering teams
• Requirements definition, scope management, and technical documentation
• Responsibilities:
• Serve as the technical lead for program execution and milestone delivery
• Communicate directly with Program Management and Integrated Product Teams
• Define and allocate work across engineering disciplines
• Oversee design, build, and integration of test system hardware and software
• Present project status, risks, and technical data to leadership teams
• Attend and contribute to Change Control Boards (CCBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
• Provide guidance, training, and direction to engineering staff
• Travel up to 20% for development or system delivery support

ROLE 2 – Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead (ENG04)

• Openings: 5
• Experience Required: 8+ years or 5+ years with Advanced STEM degree
• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Software, or related STEM discipline)
• Core Focus: Project and program execution leadership for test systems, including Earned Value Management and cross-functional coordination
• Key Skills & Tools:
• Program and project management (EVMS, IMS, IMP, EAC)
• Test systems development and production support
• Hardware/software integration, verification, and validation
• Budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
• Proposal and contract management (BOE, BCR, SOW)
• Cross-functional leadership across electrical, software, and mechanical teams
• Responsibilities:
• Direct and manage test execution teams across multiple engineering functions
• Oversee project delivery from design through production and sustainment
• Manage performance metrics, risk mitigation, and resource allocation
• Coordinate with finance, planning, and program management for EVMS compliance
• Generate proposals, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates
• Develop and present technical and performance reports to leadership
• Support transition from development to production test systems

Common Requirements (Both Roles)

• Active Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required
• Onsite in Tucson, AZ (no remote option)
• 8+ years’ experience in test systems engineering, integration, or project leadership
• Strong background in hardware/software test systems and multi-discipline coordination
• Experience leading teams through full product life cycle (development to production)
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance simultaneously