Test Engineer (TE) Skill Level 2

Wyetech•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$69 - $94

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Skill Level 2 Test Engineer to support the planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and oversight of Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities for mission-critical government systems and programs. The position analyzes system requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), acquisition plans, and technical descriptions to develop test plans, evaluation procedures, and performance assessment methods. It involves structured testing, technical data analysis, operational risk identification, and preparation of accurate technical documentation. The Level 2 Test Engineer provides technical direction to junior Test Engineers, reviews plans and reports, coordinates directly with Government sponsors, and ensures evaluation work follows applicable agency, national, and international standards. The role also coordinates multidisciplinary engineering teams and produces objective, reliable evaluation results. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. Candidates must meet one of the specified education and experience combinations: a relevant bachelor's degree and five years of similar Test Engineer experience, or nine years of relevant Test Engineering experience, including the stated experience substitution for the degree requirement. The position must maintain applicable clearance and program access throughout employment. Wyetech describes its workplace as an award-winning corporate culture supporting federal government customers. It lists a range of contract and work locations in the United States and OCONUS; no specific workplace arrangement for this position is stated. The hourly pay range is $69.16–$93.66, with actual compensation dependent on factors including contract rates, education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.
Meet one of the stated education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and five years of Test Engineer experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; or nine years of relevant Test Engineering experience, with four additional years of experience substitutable for the bachelor's degree requirement in addition to the five years of required experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting Test and Evaluation activities for programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience analyzing system requirements, CONOPS, acquisition plans, and technical documentation to establish test objectives and evaluation requirements.
Experience developing, reviewing, and executing test plans, evaluation procedures, and performance assessment methodologies.
Experience planning and coordinating test events, technical evaluations, and system performance assessments.
Experience collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting technical and operational performance data.
Knowledge of T&E methodologies, including inspection, demonstration, analytical evaluation, simulation, surveys, and physical testing.
Experience assessing operational effectiveness, system suitability, technical performance, and compliance with established requirements.
Experience applying statistical analysis and quantitative evaluation techniques to characterize system performance and evaluate test results.
Familiarity with Modeling and Simulation methodologies and their application to system testing and evaluation.
Experience identifying performance risks, assessing testability, and developing risk-informed evaluation strategies.
Experience supporting test readiness activities, including equipment preparation, instrumentation coordination, participant readiness, and procedural verification.
Experience preparing and reviewing evaluation plans, analysis plans, test procedures, test reports, and technical briefings.
Experience coordinating with systems engineering teams, Government stakeholders, test organizations, and Integrated Test Teams.
Ability to provide technical direction, guidance, and oversight to junior Test Engineers.
Experience reviewing technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and readiness for leadership approval.
Ability to communicate directly with Government sponsors to coordinate technical requirements, schedules, testing activities, and program objectives.
Knowledge of applicable agency, national, and international engineering and testing standards.
Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, coordinate technical activities, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Analyze system requirements, CONOPS, acquisition plans, and technical system descriptions to establish test objectives, evaluation criteria, and methodologies.
Develop, review, and coordinate test and evaluation plans, procedures, schedules, and performance assessment strategies.
Assess requirements for testability, criticality, and relevance to mission objectives, and prioritize objectives based on operational needs, milestones, and technical risks.
Coordinate with Systems Engineering personnel to assess functional analyses, system descriptions, interface dependencies, performance parameters, and technical requirements.
Assess operational environments, mission scenarios, and user priorities to establish suitable evaluation conditions and test scenarios.
Participate in T&E working-level integrated product teams and Integrated Test Teams, and coordinate evaluation strategies and technical requirements.
Plan and execute performance analyses to assess system effectiveness, operational suitability, and compliance with technical requirements.
Support evaluation through inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, surveys, simulation, and physical testing.
Apply statistical and quantitative methods to analyze performance variation, characterize system behavior, and assess confidence in performance estimates.
Select, develop, and use analytical tools; support development, validation, and adaptation of Modeling and Simulation tools.
Design and administer surveys to gather subject matter expert input and user assessments.
Analyze test data for trends, deficiencies, operational limitations, and improvement opportunities; prepare objective assessments, reports, summaries, findings, and risk assessments.
Plan and coordinate program- and event-level testing, data collection, sampling methodologies, and test readiness activities.
Identify, select, coordinate, and calibrate instrumentation, measurement tools, data collection systems, targets, and test facilities.
Ensure equipment, systems, participants, documentation, and procedures are ready for testing, and support test readiness assessments.
Ensure testing complies with applicable security, legal, privacy, operational, and program requirements.
Maintain test data and configuration management practices and support data authentication to protect data integrity and reliability.
Document test anomalies, technical issues, and performance deficiencies using established discrepancy reporting procedures.
Execute testing and data collection according to approved plans and procedures; monitor test execution, record observations, and help resolve technical issues.
Organize, validate, and maintain test data for analysis, reporting, and evaluation.
Provide technical direction and guidance to junior Test Engineers and oversee their work for compliance with procedures, requirements, and program objectives.
Review junior engineers' draft plans, reports, and other technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and readiness; recommend completed drafts to the designated task leader for approval.
Coordinate directly with Government sponsors on task implementation, technical requirements, evaluation priorities, and testing schedules.
Facilitate communication among Government representatives, systems engineers, test organizations, and program stakeholders.
Identify technical risks, testing constraints, and resource requirements; coordinate and integrate T&E activities across disciplines and organizations.
Maintain knowledge of applicable agency, national, and international standards and ensure assigned work and recommendations align with standards and Government requirements.
Support technical reviews, program meetings, test readiness discussions, and engineering coordination activities.
Develop, review, and maintain test, evaluation, and analysis plans; test procedures; and data management plans.
Prepare performance evaluation reports, test status reports, technical briefings, test result summaries, and Government T&E documentation, including strategies, TEMPs, event plans, readiness assessments, technology readiness assessments, risk assessments, and reports.
Develop requirements-to-test traceability documentation and document performance metrics, scenarios, findings, discrepancies, and corrective action recommendations.
Provide accurate and timely updates on testing progress, evaluation results, risks, and outstanding technical issues; recommend improvements to procedures, methodologies, data management, and documentation.
Perform additional test engineering, technical oversight, and evaluation duties as required to support program and mission objectives.

Benefits

Company-funded SEP IRA contribution of 20% of each employee's gross compensation, with no employee matching required; contributions are fully vested from day one.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with flexibility to adjust allocation at the start of each calendar year, subject to applicable state leave regulations.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Vision and dental benefits.
Life and AD&D benefits.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.