Test and Evaluation Lead

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force. We bring deep expertise in engineering, securing, integrating, and deploying mission-critical technologies that enable operational decision advantage. Working alongside operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government stakeholders, SAIC helps accelerate the delivery of interoperable capabilities that enhance mission effectiveness.

SAIC is seeking an Test & Evaluation Lead to support the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of testing activities across a complex ecosystem of mission systems, applications, data exchanges, and external integrations. This individual will serve as the technical lead for integration and test activities, working closely with Capability Providers, systems engineers, operators, and government test organizations to ensure capabilities are thoroughly validated prior to Developmental Test and operational use.

The successful candidate will help improve software quality, test coverage, and release readiness by coordinating testing efforts, executing hands-on validation activities, supporting official DT events, and advancing automated testing capabilities across the program.

Job Duties Include:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute integration, validation, developmental, and system-level testing activities.
• Coordinate with Capability Providers to develop, improve, and maintain test procedures, test scenarios, and test artifacts throughout the release lifecycle.
• Execute hands-on testing and validation activities supporting system releases, upgrades, and capability integrations.
• Support and coordinate Focused Area Tests (FATs), System Acceptance Tests (SATs), release validation activities, and official Developmental Test events.
• Plan and coordinate test data, simulators, data feeds, and external test assets required to support integration, validation, and testing activities.
• Validate machine-to-machine interfaces, OMS/UCI message exchanges, data flows, and interoperability between systems.
• Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of defects, discrepancies, and integration issues.
• Analyze test results and assess system performance against requirements, operational objectives, and user expectations.
• Develop test reports, readiness assessments, and recommendations supporting release and deployment decisions.
• Coordinate closely with Capability Providers, government testers, systems engineers, and operational stakeholders to ensure test objectives and results are clearly understood.
• Support the development and implementation of automated testing capabilities, working alongside DevSecOps and test automation personnel to improve test coverage and repeatability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years or more of related experience; OR Master's degree and twelve (12) years or more of related experience; OR PhD and nine (9) years or more of related experience.
• TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience supporting Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), or formal government test activities.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing integration, system, validation, or developmental testing activities.
• Experience supporting software-intensive systems, mission systems, or complex IT environments.
• Experience developing and improving test procedures, test scenarios, and test documentation.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects, discrepancies, and integration issues.
• Experience working directly with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to validate capabilities and resolve problems.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Experience validating system integrations, machine-to-machine interfaces, data exchanges, or interoperability requirements.
• Familiarity with OMS, UCI, XML, and related interface or messaging standards.
• Experience supporting Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, or continuous delivery environments.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, automated test pipelines, or software test automation.
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or similar engineering toolsets.
• Familiarity with systems engineering, requirements verification, and technical baseline management.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies, including Cameo, SysML, Teamwork Cloud, or similar digital engineering environments.
• Experience supporting command and control, battle management, ISR, air operations, or space systems.
• Experience supporting operational exercises, demonstrations, and fielding activities.