Systems Engineering Test Lead - Clearance Required

LMI is seeking a Test Team Lead who will serve as the technical authority for test planning, execution, system integration, and verification supporting the F-35 Logistics Information Technology (LogIT) solution. Reporting to program leadership, the Test Team Lead will be responsible for architecting, executing, and governing all test and evaluation (T&E) activities to ensure delivery of a robust, mission-capable system. This includes driving disciplined verification processes across Systems Integration, User Acceptance, and System-of-Systems testing, with accountability for meeting Limited Deployment objectives in addition to subsequent capability releases. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep systems engineering expertise, leadership in test strategy, and a track record of Agile test execution within complex defense environments.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Architect and maintain an enterprise test strategy encompassing the full system lifecycle, including requirements traceability matrix (RTM), test coverage analysis, and test architecture artifacts.
• Ensure alignment between system testing plans and enterprise-level program milestones.
• Govern all Agile quality gates, defining clear entry/exit criteria and defect severity standards for all test phases.
• Validate test artifacts-including test cases, scripts, and procedures-against DoDAF architectural views (OV-1, SV-1, OV-5b), performing test readiness reviews that demonstrate linkage between technical requirements and architecture products.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage of integration points across legacy and modernized systems, assessing impacts to interoperability and data fidelity.
• Lead the formal execution of full-spectrum testing, including systems integration, user acceptance, and system-of-systems verification for F-35 LogIT.
• Develop methodologies and coordinate resources for planning, scheduling, and executing integration tests across multiple platforms, environments (e.g., IL2/4/5/6), and stakeholders.
• Plan and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), collaborating with end-users to validate mission requirements and operational suitability.
• Establish and maintain an automated regression testing framework, supporting continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Monitor and manage technical risk throughout the testing lifecycle, including proactive identification and mitigation of risks related to performance, security, and system interoperability.
• Track issues and defects, providing regular reporting to leadership on status, trends, and corrective actions.
• Lead recurring test readiness reviews, test execution meetings, and defect triage with internal teams, program management offices, prime contractors, and external certification agencies.
• Facilitate joint reviews with external DOD/OSW agencies in preparation for formal acceptance and interoperability certification.
• Maintain robust documentation of test results, findings, and verification evidence to support audits, certifications, and accreditation.
• Collaborate with product owners, scrum teams, and program leadership to integrate T&E activities into sprint and Program Increment (PI) planning.
• Provide architectural and technical guidance to ensure the test effort supports evolving program priorities, contract deliverables, and incremental capability releases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related technical field.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in systems engineering, software quality engineering, or test and evaluation leadership supporting defense, federal, or large-scale enterprise software systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and test teams in U.S. military services (e.g., USAF, USN) or multi-agency (Joint/OSW) Enterprise environments.
• Proven track record architecting, planning, and governing complex system integration and verification activities, including alignment to technical reviews and compliance milestones.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering practices, including DoDAF architectural views, interface control verification, requirements traceability, and system-of-systems integration.
• Proficient in software development and Agile methodologies, including practical experience with Agile delivery frameworks (SAFe, Scrum), test automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with automated test management tools, defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira), and cloud-native architectures operating across multiple security enclaves.
• Active SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Preferred: DAWIA Practitioner or Advanced credentials in Test & Evaluation or Systems Engineering, INCOSE CSEP, and/or certifications in Agile methods (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with formal acceptance testing and joint interoperability certification processes involving external DOD or OSW agencies, including interfacing with the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
• Familiarity with DoD logistics data structures, Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) transactions, and Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) routing.
• Experience integrating test artifacts and workflows with cross-domain DoD environments (e.g., NIPR/SIPR, Cross Domain Solutions) and understanding of associated security overlays.
• Working knowledge of enterprise analytics and test reporting within environments such as Advana, Jupiter, or comparable mission analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting aviation sustainment, weapon system logistics, or similar defense modernization programs.

The target salary range for this position is $101,144 - $174,591.

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements