Test Planner and Manager
Core
Design end-to-end test strategies and architectures for military fielding by translating operational needs into structured test plans and securing regulatory approvals.
Role type
Senior Test Planner and Manager (T&E)
Builds
Decision-ready evidence for military adoption via non-traditional acquisition pathways
Domain
Defense & National Security (Aerospace/Systems)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test planning, Test management, Full lifecycle T&E, Non-traditional acquisition pathways (CSOs/OTAs), Regulatory gating navigation, Executive documentation, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Engineering literacy (Aeronautical/Electrical/Cybersecurity), Modeling & Simulation methodologies
Technologies
CSOs, OTAs, M&S, Flight clearances, Airworthiness, Spectrum allocations
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end test strategies and define Measures of Performance/Effectiveness. Embed T&E requirements into non-traditional acquisition pathways. Guide projects through regulatory gating for flight, airworthiness, and cyber approvals. Act as integrator between vendors, Program Managers, and Service test organizations. Draft executive-level test plans and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC