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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Cross Timbers Consulting Group, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Signals Intelligence, Key Management, Data Streaming, Statistics Packages
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usce584324168e94a6a2b959767f1d3ac9

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

 * Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Level 1 Qualifications

 * Two (2) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Level 2 Qualifications

 * Five (5) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Level 3 Qualifications

 * Eight (8) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

## Description

CTC Group has a new and exciting opportunity for Test Engineers in our Intelligence Community Division. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At CTC Group, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, and much more.
Join us and help us make a difference in our Nation's Security!
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade
Responsibilities

 * Support testing and evaluation of advanced Expeditionary Mission Center (EMC) systems that deliver real-time SIGINT and cyber capabilities for global operations.
 * Plan and execute system and performance analysis across multiple testing levels-simulation, laboratory, and field-to validate mission readiness and operational suitability.
 * Develop and apply modeling, simulation, and statistical tools to assess system effectiveness, identify performance risks, and strengthen decision-maker confidence in mission outcomes.
 * Collaborate with systems engineers to align test planning with design requirements, data flows, and technical dependencies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of evaluation efforts.
 * Lead data and configuration management for all testing events, maintaining traceability, authenticity, and compliance with discrepancy reporting and mission assurance standards.
 * Coordinate testing schedules and evaluation plans with integrated product teams, aligning technical milestones with program decision points to ensure timely mission delivery.
 * Produce detailed evaluation and analysis reports, providing actionable insights that guide system improvements, mission assurance, and overall operational performance.


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