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# Senior Test Engineer and Program Manager

- **Company:** Sensor Concepts and Applications, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Test Data, Integration Tests
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=44598b43f38074c0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Microsoft Word?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination. *ACTIVE CBP BI highly preferred.

 * Mechanical engineering experience in test fixture design and a PMP certification are a plus
 * Previous work supporting the federal government with testing and evaluation is a plus.
 * 8+ years of experience in the T&E field for large, complex systems and a bachelor's degree in engineering.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
 * Strong communication skills, both oral and written - Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.
 * Ability to effectively solve problems.
 * A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
 * Relevant professional certifications are a plus., * Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

 * T&E: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

 * CBP BI (Preferred)

## Description

* Program Manager of a small Team
 * Recommend policies and procedures for testing and evaluation (T&E)
 * Develop T&E artifacts for the program's systems acquisitions
 * Furnish test plans and procedures, as well as data analysis and management plans
 * Create contract data requirements lists and data item descriptions
 * Develop test readiness review criteria
 * Conduct developmental T&E, integration testing, and assessment testing to verify technical performance
 * Field Testing, including execution of dry runs and runs for record, as well as test support for pilot projects and demonstrations
 * Conduct test site support, such as acquiring test support material and conducting test site visits
 * Set up and analyze test data to ensure accurate and complete test evaluation, including test data collection, management, storage, and archiving
 * Analyze hardware and software failures and recommendations to vendors of corrective action
 * Develop test evaluation master plans (TEMP)
 * Participate in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and testing


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