Test Engineer (TE) Skill Level 1

Wyetech is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer (TE1) to support the planning, development, execution, analysis, and documentation of test and evaluation (T&E) activities for mission-critical government systems and programs.

The Test Engineer will analyze system requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), acquisition plans, and technical system descriptions to develop comprehensive test plans, evaluation procedures, and performance assessment methodologies. This position supports the collection, management, and analysis of test data to determine system effectiveness, suitability, operational readiness, and compliance with established performance requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with systems engineers, government stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, and integrated test teams to coordinate testing activities, identify performance risks, evaluate system capabilities, and provide accurate reporting of test results.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in engineering principles, statistical analysis, test planning, data collection, and technical documentation, along with the ability to support structured testing activities within complex operational environments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities for programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Experience analyzing system requirements, operational concepts, acquisition plans, and technical documentation to develop test objectives and evaluation procedures.

• Experience supporting the development, execution, and documentation of test plans, test procedures, and evaluation activities.

• Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting technical or operational performance data.

• Knowledge of test and evaluation methodologies, including inspection, demonstration, analysis, simulation, surveys, and physical testing.

• Understanding of system performance requirements, operational effectiveness, suitability, and evaluation metrics.

• Experience applying statistical analysis or quantitative evaluation techniques to assess performance data and identify trends or variations.

• Familiarity with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) principles and their application to system evaluation and testing.

• Experience identifying performance risks, evaluating testability, and supporting risk-based test planning.

• Experience supporting test readiness activities, including test preparation, equipment coordination, participant readiness, and procedural validation.

• Understanding of data management, configuration management, and discrepancy reporting processes.

• Experience preparing technical documentation, test reports, evaluation summaries, and status briefings.

• Ability to coordinate with systems engineering teams, test organizations, technical stakeholders, and government representatives.

• Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering and test teams.

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

Test and Evaluation Planning

• Analyze system requirements, Concepts of Operations, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to establish test objectives, evaluation criteria, and testing methodologies.

• Develop and support comprehensive test and evaluation plans, procedures, schedules, and performance assessment strategies.

• Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability, criticality, and relevance to mission objectives.

• Prioritize test and evaluation objectives based on system requirements, operational needs, performance risks, and program milestones.

• Review acquisition strategies and development schedules to ensure test activities align with program decision points and government evaluation requirements.

• Coordinate with systems engineering personnel to review functional analyses, system descriptions, technical parameters, interface dependencies, and performance requirements.

• Evaluate operational environments, mission scenarios, and system priorities to identify appropriate testing conditions and evaluation scenarios.

• Analyze technical and operational performance risks to inform risk-based test planning and evaluation priorities.

• Participate in Test and Evaluation Working-level Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) and Integrated Test Teams to coordinate test planning, evaluation activities, and technical requirements.

• Develop evaluation frameworks that establish performance metrics, operational scenarios, requirements traceability, testing timelines, and analysis objectives.

Performance Analysis and Evaluation

• Plan and execute performance analysis activities to evaluate system and operational effectiveness, suitability, and compliance with established requirements.

• Develop risk-tailored evaluation methodologies appropriate to system maturity, operational conditions, and program requirements.

• Support performance evaluation using inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, surveys, simulation, and physical testing.

• Apply statistical analysis techniques to evaluate performance variations, characterize system behavior, and assess confidence in performance estimates.

• Select, develop, and utilize analytical tools to evaluate test results and system performance.

• Support the development, validation, and adaptation of Modeling and Simulation tools for test and evaluation activities.

• Design and administer surveys to collect subject matter expert input and user assessments of system performance.

• Analyze collected test data to identify performance trends, technical deficiencies, operational limitations, and potential areas for improvement.

• Execute evaluation plans using data collected during testing activities and provide objective assessments of system performance.

• Prepare evaluation reports, analysis summaries, risk assessments, and technical recommendations based on test results.

Test Execution and Data Collection

• Plan and coordinate program-level and event-level testing activities to collect data required for system performance analysis and evaluation.

• Develop data collection plans and sampling methodologies that balance evaluation objectives, available resources, and testing uncertainties.

• Identify, select, coordinate, and calibrate test instrumentation, measurement tools, data collection systems, targets, and test facilities.

• Coordinate test preparation activities to ensure equipment availability, system readiness, participant training, and procedural compliance.

• Support test readiness assessments to verify that required resources, documentation, personnel, and technical systems are prepared for execution.

• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable security, legal, privacy, and operational requirements.

• Establish and maintain appropriate test data management and configuration management practices.

• Support data authentication activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of collected test information.

• Follow established discrepancy reporting procedures to document test anomalies, technical issues, and system performance deficiencies.

• Participate in Integrated Test Team activities to coordinate data collection requirements, test schedules, and execution responsibilities.

• Execute testing and data collection activities in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and evaluation requirements.

• Monitor testing activities, document observations, and support the resolution of issues affecting test execution.

• Organize, validate, and maintain test data to support subsequent analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities.

Technical Documentation and Reporting

• Develop and maintain test plans, evaluation plans, analysis plans, test procedures, and data management plans.

• Prepare performance evaluation reports, test status reports, technical briefings, and test result summaries.

• Support the development of Government Test and Evaluation documentation, including:

  • Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategies.

  • Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs).

  • Event Test Plans and Test Procedures.

  • Test Readiness Assessments and Test Readiness Reports.

  • Technology Readiness Assessments.

  • Evaluation Plans and Analysis Plans.

  • Performance Risk Assessments.

  • Data Requirements and Data Management Plans.

  • Test and Evaluation Reports.

• Develop requirements-to-test traceability documentation to ensure evaluation activities address applicable system requirements.

• Document performance metrics, evaluation scenarios, technical findings, test discrepancies, and recommended corrective actions.

• Coordinate with government stakeholders, systems engineers, and other test organizations to ensure consistency and completeness of technical documentation.

• Provide accurate and timely reporting of testing progress, evaluation results, operational risks, and outstanding technical issues.

• Support improvements to test procedures, evaluation methodologies, data management practices, and technical documentation standards.

• Perform additional test engineering and evaluation responsibilities as required to support program and mission objectives.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:

Option 1 – Bachelor's Degree:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

Option 2 – Experience Substitution:

• Six (6) years of relevant Test Engineering experience.

• Four (4) additional years of Test Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement, in addition to the two (2) years of required experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting structured test and evaluation activities within technical or operational environments.

• Ability to analyze system requirements and develop appropriate test objectives, procedures, and evaluation criteria.

• Understanding of performance analysis, statistical evaluation, data collection, and test reporting methodologies.

• Ability to coordinate testing activities and collaborate with systems engineering personnel, government representatives, and multidisciplinary test teams.

• Experience preparing technical reports, evaluation documentation, and test result summaries.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify, document, and communicate technical findings.

• Ability to support testing activities in accordance with established program schedules, security requirements, and evaluation objectives.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements:

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $51.79–$70.13

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.