Aviation Senior Test Engineer

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the United States Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Senior Test Engineer Position will be on a dynamic team responsible for testing US Navy aviation warfare programs at our customer site in the Norfolk, Virginia area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our national security.

Serco supports the US Navy in the acquisition of new technology used to support our warfighters and to defend our nation. Our team reviews acquisition documentation, develops test plans, executes test events, collects and analyzes data, and writes test reports. This includes programs supporting the US Navy’s Operation Test and Evaluation Command (OPTEVFOR). You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of new warfare technologies. The team has been supporting Test and Evaluation for over 20 years and has been recognized by the Navy for their outstanding contributions.

In this role, you will:

• Perform as the Test and Evaluation Engineer that supports OPTEVFOR in the review of acquisition documents, development of complex test plans, execution of operational tests, reduction and analysis of data, and writing of test reports.
• Support Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) events to provide OPTEVFOR with an evaluation of the mission capability of the system or platform when employed in a realistic, operational environment.
• Support OPTEVFOR in providing a T&E Strategy brief for all major acquisition programs under Department of War oversight.
• Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN, USMC, and Joint systems.
• Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting.
• Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles.
• Interface with Navy/USMC leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results.
• Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions.
• Develop and provide Department of War with a T&E Concept Briefing on planned OT&E activity.
• Work directly with senior technical personnel, stakeholders, and project managers in the planning and execution of test events.
Employ existing guidelines and instructions, customer guidance, experience, and independent judgment to plan and accomplish test objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Secret security clearance
• Current Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or Air Force operations knowledge
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience
• At least 5 years Aviation Warfare mission execution (JSF or F/A-18 preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Proficiency in technical writing and reporting
• Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

If you are interested in supporting and working with our passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

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Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: ***email_hidden***.