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# Advanced Test Engineer - Test Program Lead

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,470.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, IBM Rational Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3065aeb7-5309-4a6b-82bf-73bf123ee780/senior-advanced-test-engineer-test-program-lead-sign-on-bonus

## About the Role

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required., * Advanced systems engineering and integration background
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 * Strong customer engagement and briefing skills
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 * Expertise in verification planning and execution
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 * Proficiency in Jira and IBM Rational DOORS
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 * Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
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 * Proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams15-20 years of experience operating and/or maintaining AN/BYG-1, or similar combat systems

## 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., n

 * Own and maintain the CWL and MTWS Test & Evaluation Program Plan
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 * Lead all test strategy, scheduling, and readiness reviews
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 * Serve as primary customer interface for all test activities
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 * Provide technical authority over Test Operations Lead
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 * Manage test-related budget, risk, and performance metrics
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 * Develops Test Plans and Staffing using MS Project
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 * Ensure compliance with Performance and other requirement specifications
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 * Supervise/Develop complex test procedures and oversee their execution
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 * Supervise/Conduct test procedures and document results
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 * Identify and develop/coordinated the development of test tools and equipment required to qualify requirements
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 * 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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