Test Engineering Lead

System Test Lead

Kratos is seeking a System Test Lead to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Mission Systems Program Management Office. This role combines leadership in software and hardware testing with modern agile development practices, supporting mission-critical SATCOM and cyber systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in system-level testing, test automation, and Agile/Scrum execution-including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional test teams through contractor, developmental, and operational test phases, ensuring seamless integration across test activities.
• Develop, refine, and execute test strategies aligned with Agile methodologies, incorporating sprint cycles, iterative development, and continuous feedback loops.
• Partner closely with engineering, program management, and government stakeholders to ensure test plans and results remain aligned with evolving program objectives and mission needs
• Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to ensure testing activities are fully integrated into the Agile development lifecycle.
• Translate system and software requirements into clear, testable scenarios-covering functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using modern testing frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Lead defect triage and resolution efforts, evaluating severity, root causes, and operational impact across releases.
• Build and manage an integrated master test schedule aligned with Agile release cycles and program milestones.
• Prepare and deliver timely, data-driven test reports-including sprint metrics, test results summaries, and system fielding or certification documentation.

Experience and Skills

• Must be a self-starter and able to work closely in a fast paced, small engineering team which includes software engineers, DSP engineers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Associates degree in Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Systems Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Requires 10+ years of experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in software and hardware testing, including both manual and automated test approaches
• Strong knowledge of Agile development practices, including participation in Scrum ceremonies and sprint-based workflows
• Experience working with RF, SATCOM, and cyber systems within defense, aerospace, or similarly complex technical environments
• Proficiency with test management platforms (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) and modern test automation frameworks and tools
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting hardware/software.
• Experience with Cyber systems and SATCOM technology.
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with networking concepts and Linux operating systems is a plus

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement