Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

• Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of ACAT-like developmental and operational test programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and validate test plans, procedures, data collection methods, and evaluation criteria for complex systems.
• Coordinate test readiness across engineering, systems, and acquisition teams, ensuring integrated and technically robust test execution.
• Manage and oversee deficiency identification, tracking, and resolution through formal test boards and working groups.
• Analyze test data, assess system performance, and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior government leadership.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation across space, ground, and C2 mission segments.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, risk assessments, and decision-support documentation to senior stakeholders.
• Represent the program office in contractor test reviews, technical interchange meetings, and cross-organizational forums.
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers, fostering a high-performing, knowledge-sharing team environment.

• Expert-level experience in ACAT-like test and evaluation planning and execution for developmental and operational testing of complex systems.
• Proven ability to lead test teams, manage high-stakes evaluations, and deliver actionable technical recommendations.
• Experience managing test deficiencies and coordinating resolution in formal processes or boards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex test data and communicate results effectively to senior leadership.
• Experience in SAPF/SCIF environments or highly classified programs preferred.

• Experience supporting ACAT I/II or highly classified special access programs.
• Familiarity with DoD test and evaluation standards, milestone reviews, and verification processes.
• Experience with test management tools, automated testing frameworks, or advanced data analysis systems.

• MA/MS degree preferred.
• Tradeoff: A Bachelor's degree is acceptable with 12+ years of relevant experience in similar programs or positions.
• The Materiel Leader may waive the MA/MS requirement based on experience and mission needs.
• Degree should be in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Must be willing to work in SAP environments as needed.
• Must maintain TS/SCI eligibility and be willing to undergo a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Full-time on-site support within secure government facilities (SAPF/SCIF).
• Approximately 15-20% CONUS travel, with potential for limited OCONUS travel depending on mission needs.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com