Senior Test Engineer (SME)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Odyssey Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer (SME) supporting the 96th Cyber Test Group Detachment 1 at Hanscom AFB, MA. As a member of an integrated product team, the individual will provide acquisition Test & Evaluation (including Cybersecurity T&E) consultation, advisement, and assistance to partner organizations in developing, tailoring, and managing enterprise test solutions across the weapon system lifecycle.
This position supports test planning, execution, systems analysis, technical reviews, and cybersecurity test activities within complex airborne network, information technology, and C4ISR environments.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide strategic test support and guidance to integrated product teams
- Participate in test planning, execution, data collection, data analysis, effectiveness assessments, and test reporting
- Support development of test-related documentation including Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Test Strategies
- Participate in product development demonstrations performed by contractors and government organizations throughout the acquisition lifecycle
- Review system performance requirements for testability and measurability, develop objectives, methods, detailed procedures, and instrumentation requirements
- Review technical specifications and system design documents
- Facilitate test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews
- Review and comment on programmatic documentation including TEMPs and qualification test procedures
- Coordinate with program offices to define test methodologies and develop plans and procedures for new or modified C4ISR systems
- Coordinate with internal and external test organizations to schedule resources, facilities, and ranges.
- Define data requirements and coordinate with instrumentation and data personnel to ensure required data is collected
- Brief test personnel and support teams on objectives, responsibilities, and execution requirements
- Conduct and direct systems test events to accomplish planned objectives
- Provide technical advice and assistance to military test directors
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Top Secret; must be able to gain access to SCI and Special Access Programs within 90 days
Education: Master’s Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Significant understanding of DoD acquisition and Test & Evaluation methodologies, processes, and activities
- Experience developing and reviewing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES), Test Plans, and Test Procedures
- Experience with airborne network infrastructures, information technology, or C4ISR systems
- Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile software development practices
Preferred Technical Skills
- Knowledge of DoD and Air Force T&E instructions, policies, and manuals including DoDI 5000.89 and DAFI 99-103
- Experience with CVRi2 capabilities and employment
- Experience with commercial cloud-based infrastructures, platforms, and services
- Experience with modern cybersecurity approaches including zero-trust, multi-level security, and data encryption
- Experience with modular software architecture and cloud-native applications or platforms
- Experience with software test strategies and fundamentals
- Functional test experience, particularly for aircraft modifications
- Project management experience leading teams within schedule and cost constraints
- Experience working within system integration labs during test activities
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Technical writing and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good organizational and decision-making skills
- Excellent self-initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to lead test activities and support integrated product teams
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel:10-15% CONUS/OCONUS travel
Onsite
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Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities