Test Engineer (TE) Skill Level 2

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Test Engineer (TE2) to support the planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and oversight 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 requires experience conducting structured test and evaluation activities, analyzing technical performance data, identifying operational risks, and preparing accurate technical documentation.

In addition to performing core test engineering functions, the Level 2 Test Engineer will provide technical direction and guidance to junior Test Engineers, review test plans and reports, coordinate directly with Government sponsors, and ensure that evaluation activities comply with applicable agency, national, and international standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical leadership skills, experience supporting complex test programs, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams while delivering reliable and defensible evaluation results.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Demonstrated experience supporting Test and Evaluation activities for programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Experience analyzing system requirements, Concepts of Operations, 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 Test and Evaluation 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 (M&S) 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 technical documentation, including 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 and Capabilities:

Test and Evaluation Planning

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

• Develop, review, and coordinate 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 objectives based on operational needs, system performance requirements, program milestones, and identified technical risks.

• Review acquisition approaches and development schedules to ensure test activities align with Government decision points and program objectives.

• Coordinate with Systems Engineering personnel to evaluate functional analyses, system descriptions, interface dependencies, performance parameters, and technical requirements.

• Assess operational environments, mission scenarios, and user priorities to identify appropriate evaluation conditions and testing scenarios.

• Analyze performance risk areas 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 evaluation strategies 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 assess system effectiveness, operational suitability, and compliance with established technical requirements.

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

• Support performance evaluation through 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 system performance and test results.

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

• Design and administer surveys to collect Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of system performance.

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

• Execute evaluation plans using collected test data and provide objective assessments of system capabilities and performance.

• Prepare evaluation reports, analysis summaries, technical findings, and risk assessments 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 readiness, system availability, 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.

• Coordinate with Integrated Test Teams and other test organizations to align 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 test execution, document observations, and support the resolution of technical issues affecting evaluation activities.

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

Technical Leadership and Government Coordination

• Provide technical direction and guidance for Level 1 Test Engineering tasks performed by assigned Level 0 and Level 1 Test Engineers.

• Coordinate and oversee junior Test Engineers to ensure testing activities are performed in accordance with established procedures, technical requirements, and program objectives.

• Review draft test plans, evaluation plans, analysis reports, and other technical deliverables prepared by junior Test Engineers.

• Recommend completed draft plans and reports for approval by the designated task leader.

• Provide technical guidance to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of test engineering documentation and evaluation results.

• Work directly with Government sponsors to coordinate 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 that may affect successful task execution.

• Support the coordination and integration of Test and Evaluation activities across multiple engineering disciplines and test organizations.

• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the systems and technologies under development.

• Ensure assigned testing activities and technical recommendations remain aligned with applicable standards, Government requirements, and program objectives.

• Support technical reviews, program meetings, test readiness discussions, and engineering coordination activities.

Technical Documentation and Reporting

• Develop, review, 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 and review 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.

• Review technical documentation prepared by junior Test Engineers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with program standards.

• Provide draft technical plans and reports to task leadership for review and approval.

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

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

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

• Perform additional test engineering, technical oversight, 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.

• Five (5) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

Option 2 – Experience Substitution:

• Nine (9) 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 five (5) years of required experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex Test and Evaluation programs and technical assessment activities.

• Ability to analyze system requirements and develop comprehensive evaluation objectives, testing procedures, and performance assessment criteria.

• Experience conducting performance analysis, statistical evaluation, data collection, and test reporting.

• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to junior Test Engineers and coordinate assigned testing activities.

• Experience reviewing technical documentation and recommending test plans and reports for leadership approval.

• Ability to coordinate directly with Government sponsors, systems engineering teams, and multidisciplinary test organizations.

• Knowledge of applicable engineering, testing, and evaluation standards.

• Strong technical communication, analytical reasoning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to independently execute assigned technical responsibilities while supporting broader program 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: $69.16–$93.66

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.