Senior Engineering, Test Engineering

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run Division. Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities that provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Kessel Run technologies make up the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, the systems-of-systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than our adversaries.

This is a full-time position located at Langley AFB in Hampton, VA.

The selected candidate will support the Maven Smart System (MSS), a high-priority artificial intelligence-powered battle command platform that accelerates intelligence analysis, targeting, and logistics for critical warfighter operations. In this role, you will provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) leadership, develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, and serve as the primary government representative for testing activities across the program. This position offers significant visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to shape an integrated testing approach supporting advanced AI, machine learning, computer vision, and cloud-based technologies.

Develop and document the program’s overarching Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategy.

Document test concept development, test methodologies, test plans, test execution, test reporting, data reduction, analysis, and operational testing activities.

Validate software capabilities against intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective.

Assess the adequacy and coverage of contractor test automation for mission‑critical capabilities.

Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured and capable of supporting software release testing, including fault insertion and fault identification activities.

Prepare or advise on criteria, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, technical reports, and related documentation.

Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze complex technical issues and evaluate testing outcomes.

Review and evaluate the quality, adequacy, and effectiveness of test results and conclusions.

Develop innovative solutions to testing challenges and provide recommendations to improve program execution.

Deconflict testing schedules across multiple software releases and provide recommendations to program leadership.

Serve as the primary testing lead for MSS leadership and manage interactions with external testing organizations, including Air Combat Command and other stakeholders.

Ensure testing activities comply with DoD and USAF regulations while supporting agile and streamlined testing processes.

Must be a US Citizen

Bachelor's or master's degree in Related Field

Expertise in Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning, strategy development, execution, and reporting.

Experience with Agile software development methodologies.

Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps environments.

Knowledge of Design of Experiments techniques and their application to testing programs.

Experience evaluating system architectures, requirements, integrations, and technical risks.

Understanding of cloud architectures and their impact on testing methodologies.

Familiarity with DoDI 5000.87 and applicable DoD acquisition and testing regulations.

Ability to assess software testing automation and operational effectiveness.

Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities