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Clearance Jobs • Tucson, AZ, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer

Overview - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED We are seeking a Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer to support a high-impact defense program focused on weapon system test environments. This role operates in a lab environment, working closely with system designers to develop, integrate, and deploy test systems that support tactical software development, system validation, and delivery of mission-critical capabilities. This is a technical leadership role, combining hands-on engineering with program execution, team leadership, and stakeholder coordination.

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the technical lead responsible for overall program execution
  • Communicate regularly with the Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and Program Manager
  • Establish and execute program milestones, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, and schedule
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Define program requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Develop and deliver presentations for gate reviews
  • Participate in: Failure Review Boards (FRBs) Change Control Boards (CCBs), including approval of system changes
  • Provide status updates and metrics to stakeholders
  • Delegate tasks and provide guidance/training to team members
  • Support development, integration, and deployment of test systems
  • Travel up to 20% to support system development and delivery

What You Will Learn

  • System-level test setup and operations across development and production environments
  • Collaboration across multi-disciplinary engineering teams in complex defense systems

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience (or 8+ years with an advanced degree)
  • Experience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent, including: Hardware and test software development Integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) Maintenance within production/manufacturing/test environments
  • Experience with design, development, and/or integration of test equipment
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance (non-interim) required prior to start
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Key Strengths for Success

  • Strong leadership and team coordination in engineering environments
  • Ability to manage technical execution across complex programs
  • Experience working across hardware/software boundaries in test systems
  • Strong communication skills for technical briefings and stakeholder engagement
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