Test Engineers Level II and III

Alexandria Insights • Stafford, VA

5d • $95,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Test Engineers at Levels II and III support the acquisition lifecycle of Marine Corps systems and equipment through systems engineering, development, integration, testing, configuration management, quality control, fielding, and sustainment. This is not a remote position; locations are Quantico and Stafford, Virginia. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

The role includes analyzing acquisition Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities; developing T&E strategies, concepts, plans, and reports; supporting onsite test events; and reviewing developmental and operational test approaches and reports. Engineers also research applicable policies, assess information from meetings with external agencies, support programmatic assessments, and coordinate T&E meetings and briefings. Level III candidates take on lead test-engineering responsibilities. Salary is $95,000 to $135,000 annually, with final compensation dependent on qualifications, experience, skills, clearance status, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or six years of related experience in testing, engineering, or quality assurance.
• Level II: 5–12 years of related experience in testing, engineering, or quality assurance.
• Level III: 12 or more years of related experience in testing, engineering, or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of acquisition processes and policies outlined in DoD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.89, and SECNAVINST 5000.2.
• Working experience with DoN tools and traceability tools such as DOORS.
• Ability to work independently and synchronize tasks with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead tasks involving risk tracking and ongoing status or process oversight.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, and analytical skills for interacting orally and in writing with varied audiences at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA) or Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze acquisition Test and Evaluation activities, including reviews, evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Develop T&E documents, including test strategies, test concepts, test plans, and test reports for developmental, integrated, and operational testing.
• Assist with conducting onsite test events.
• Assist in T&E reviews and programmatic assessments of T&E policy at the OSD, DoN, and Marine Corps levels.
• Research T&E policies, guidance, and regulations.
• Assess material discussed in meetings with external agencies at the Service, DoN, and OSD levels.
• Review and assess the adequacy of developmental test approaches, operational test concepts, and test reports.
• Coordinate T&E meetings and develop briefings at working and program manager levels.
• Support systems engineering, development, integration, testing, configuration management, quality control, fielding, and sustainment efforts throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level