Chief Test Engineer

Primary Location: Buckley Space Force Base (SFB) Clearance: TS/SCI (required) Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Support Contingency: This position is contingent upon contract award Partners: This position will be filled by ITSC or one of our FLITE Contract Partners About ITSC ITSC Secure Solutions is a mission-focused small business committed to delivering superior services and high-quality technical solutions to our government customers. Guided by our core values—Integrity Through Service and Commitment—ITSC places integrity, technical excellence, and customer success at the forefront of everything we do. Our team-oriented culture values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting critical national security missions. Position Overview ITSC is seeking an experienced Chief Test Engineer to provide expert leadership for Missile Warning Integration and Test activities. This senior role delivers independent consultation and enterprise-level leadership in missile warning system verification, ensuring rigorous, reliable testing methodologies. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in system verification and validation, test strategy, and enterprise missile warning environments. Impact In this role, you will shape and influence enterprise missile warning verification strategies, directly supporting mission assurance for systems critical to national and global defense. Your recommendations and technical leadership will drive testing rigor, system reliability, and confidence in operational readiness for missile warning capabilities. Responsibilities Serve as Chief Test Engineer for Missile Warning Integration and Test. Provide expert management and leadership of the Missile Warning Integration and Test team. Deliver senior-level independent consultation and enterprise leadership for missile warning system verification. Develop recommendations and provide strategic advice on verification methodologies, approaches, and continuous improvement. Guide system verification and validation (V&V) efforts across development, integration, and operational environments. Support testing efforts within research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) environments. Collaborate with stakeholders across missile warning, space operations, and enterprise test communities. Required Knowledge & Experience § FORGE Mission Data Processing Application Framework § Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) Enterprise § Command and Control (C2) systems § MIL-STD-1521B § Agile/Scrum methodologies (Jira, Confluence) § Design of Experiments § System Verification and Validation (V&V) § Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) § FORGE RDT&E environments Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Science or Engineering. Minimum of 17 years of relevant experience. Extensive experience in system verification, testing, and senior technical leadership roles. Active TS/SCI clearance (required). Why ITSC At ITSC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals supporting critical national defense missions. We foster a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in delivering mission success. Benefits ITSC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being, professional growth, and work‑life balance of our employees. Benefits may include: Competitive compensation packages Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Supplemental insurance plans, including: o Accident Insurance o Hospital Indemnity Insurance o Critical Illness Insurance o TRICARE Supplemental Plans (for eligible participants) Paid time off and company holidays 401(k) retirement plan options Professional development and training opportunities Supportive, mission‑focused team environment Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) ITSC Secure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITSC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.