Chief Test Engineer (Missile Warning Integration and Test)
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Chief Test Engineer to lead enterprise‑level test and verification for the FLITE+ program at Buckley Space Force Base. This is a high‑impact technical leadership role at the heart of the Missile Warning mission—ideal for a senior engineer who wants to shape how critical national‑level systems are validated, integrated, and trusted. In this role, you will serve as the authoritative voice for test strategy and verification across the Missile Warning enterprise. You’ll guide the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of test activities that ensure mission‑critical systems perform reliably under the most demanding conditions. Your leadership will directly influence enterprise readiness, system resilience, and the evolution of verification methodologies across the FORGE environment. This is an opportunity to lead a high‑performing team, advise senior stakeholders, and drive enterprise‑wide alignment on test strategy for one of the nation’s most important space‑based missions. Telecommuting 50%: Candidates must live within commuting distance of Buckley SFB, CO.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Master’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 + years of experience.
- Extensive experience supporting Missile Warning systems, integration, and verification
- Demonstrated ability to provide senior technical leadership and strategic advisory support in complex mission environments
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Chief Test Engineer for Missile Warning Integration and Test, providing authoritative direction across all verification activities.
- Lead and mentor the Missile Warning Integration and Test team, ensuring technical rigor, disciplined execution, and mission alignment.
- Deliver senior‑level, independent technical consultation on verification strategies, methodologies, and enterprise‑level test approaches.
- Advise government and industry stakeholders on test architecture, process improvements, and risk‑reduction strategies that enhance mission effectiveness.
- Drive enterprise coordination to ensure test and verification activities are aligned across systems, partners, and mission threads.
- Shape the future of Missile Warning verification, influencing how the enterprise validates performance, interoperability, and readiness.
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
