Position Title: Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid/On-Site)
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI
Position Overview
ISPA Technology LLC is seeking a highly experienced
Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to provide expert-level support to NAVWAR and PEO C4I in planning, executing, and evaluating complex naval systems and architectures. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in systems engineering, formal test processes, and enterprise architecture to ensure end-to-end mission readiness and compliance with Navy system development and certification standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Test & Evaluation strategies, plans, and procedures in alignment with Navy and DoD acquisition and systems engineering processes.
- Support and guide Naval Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) and draft required systems engineering documents including Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), and Evaluation Frameworks.
- Coordinate system-level testing across laboratory, field, and operational environments, ensuring traceability to system requirements and stakeholder objectives.
- Collaborate with program stakeholders to ensure test readiness, data collection, performance analysis, and reporting support key acquisition milestones and risk assessments.
- Conduct validation and verification (V&V) activities, contributing to Configuration Management (CM), Requirements Management (RM), and Risk Management processes.
- Support enterprise architecture efforts by maintaining and aligning IT infrastructure-including hardware, software, and services-to support evolving programmatic and operational requirements.
- Analyze and evaluate test data to inform engineering decisions, operational effectiveness assessments, and certification recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
- 10+ years of professional systems engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a test and evaluation-focused role supporting Navy or DoD programs.
- In-depth knowledge of NAVWAR and PEO C4I system lifecycle processes.
- Experience with drafting and managing Navy system engineering documentation.
- Proven ability to lead and support Navy Technical Reviews such as SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FCA/PCA.
- Familiarity with DoD 5000.02, JCIDS, and SECNAVINST 5000.2 series documentation and review processes.
- Working knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and IT lifecycle management.
Salary Range: $150,000 to $190,000
Why Choose ISPA Technology?
- Competitive salary packages with bonus potential.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
- Generous PTO allotment and 11 paid holidays.
- Robust life and disability insurance options.
- 401(K) with company match, for your future.
- A culture of recognition and rewards for your contributions.
- Opportunities for relocation and professional development.
ISPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Selection for positions will be based solely on merit, qualifications, and the needs of the organization.
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