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# Senior Advanced Engineering Support Specialist - Test Program Le

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $139,548.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, IBM Rational Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verification and Validation (Software), Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9011814/senior-advanced-engineering-support-specialist-test-program-le

## About the Role

Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of job-related experience., * Advanced systems engineering and integration background

 * Strong customer engagement and briefing skills
 * Expertise in verification planning and execution
 * Proficiency in Jira and IBM Rational DOORS
 * Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
 * Proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams15-20 years of experience operating and/or maintaining AN/BYG-1, or similar combat systems
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Supervision Level:

The candidate for the Test Program Lead role should be able to perform under a level of supervision where assignments are made in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals, as set by the Program Management team. The candidate's work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy and practice.

## Description

The Test Program Lead serves as the technical and programmatic authority for all CWL and MTWS verification and validation activities. This role owns the end-to-end Test & Evaluation strategy, including test planning, readiness, customer engagement, and certification support., * Own and maintain the CWL and MTWS Test & Evaluation Program Plan

 * Lead all test strategy, scheduling, and readiness reviews
 * Serve as primary customer interface for all test activities
 * Provide technical authority over Test Operations Lead
 * Manage test-related budget, risk, and performance metrics
 * Develops Test Plans and Staffing using MS Project
 * Ensure compliance with Performance and other requirement specifications
 * Supervise/Develop complex test procedures and oversee their execution
 * Supervise/Conduct test procedures and document results
 * Identify and develop/coordinated the development of test tools and equipment required to qualify requirements
 * This role may require intermittent travel, both independently and as part of a team, to support customer meetings, reviews and test events in partner and government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations


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