Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
11+ years of experience in software, systems engineering, or testing.
Experience with FAA programs, especially SWIM or NAS communications.
Proven technical leadership and mentoring skills.
Expertise in developing test plans, cases, and reports.
Hands-on experience with automated test suites and continuous testing frameworks.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
Responsibilities
Lead technical oversight and management of the contractor testing team.
Coordinate testing deliverables, schedules, and project priorities.
Manage technical risks to prevent delays and operational gaps.
Develop and maintain Test and Evaluation Master Plans and verification matrices.
Design automated test environment provisioning workflows.
Execute automated testing frameworks for SWIM applications.
Evaluate systems, diagnose anomalies, and document findings.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with frequent on-site support.
Opportunity to mentor and lead a technical team.
Engagement with critical FAA initiatives and operational milestones.
Access to advanced testing technologies and methodologies.
Work in a collaborative and dynamic test lab environment.
Full Job Description
LS Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to provide test planning, technical oversight, and hands-on engineering support for contractor activities supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) System Wide Information Management (SWIM) initiatives.
Operating within the SWIM Test Lab environment, this position will lead the design, development, and implementation of automated test environment provisioning and comprehensive application testing. The Senior Test Engineer will also coordinate test planning, documentation, team activities, technical dependencies, and compliance artifacts in support of FAA National Airspace System (NAS) operational milestones.
This is a hybrid leadership and hands-on technical role requiring frequent on-site support at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Salary is based on relevant years of experience: $150,000 - $160,000
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership, task management, and oversight for the contractor testing team.
Coordinate team assignments, testing deliverables, schedules, dependencies, and project priorities.
Manage technical risks and dependencies across programs to prevent schedule delays and operational gaps.
Develop and maintain Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), verification matrices, and test execution schedules.
Lead the development, review, and baseline management of Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Scenarios, and Test Reports.
Coordinate testing documentation across FAA program offices, systems engineering teams, laboratory operations, and other stakeholders.
Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, automated scripts, and test results.
Design and implement automated test environment provisioning workflows.
Develop, script, and execute automated testing frameworks for SWIM applications and data services.
Support continuous integration, automated testing, and validation activities.
Provide hands-on technical support within the SWIM Test Lab.
Evaluate SWIM systems and applications, diagnose anomalies, verify performance, and document test findings.
Ensure laboratory environments and tested applications meet FAA technical baselines and operational readiness standards.
Mentor team members and communicate project status and technical issues to FAA program leadership.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Eleven (11) or more years of experience supporting software, systems engineering, testing, or related technical programs.
Experience supporting FAA programs, preferably System Wide Information Management (SWIM) or related National Airspace System (NAS) enterprise communications and services.
Experience providing technical leadership, task management, mentoring, or technical direction to engineering and testing teams.
Experience developing and coordinating test plans, test cases, verification procedures, and formal test reports.
Hands-on experience developing automated test suites and continuous testing frameworks.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) or automated test environment provisioning tools.
Experience working in complex, integrated test laboratories evaluating distributed enterprise systems, messaging protocols, or Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and manage technical dependencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience supporting FAA SWIM programs or SWIM Test Lab activities.
Experience with automated test environment deployment and configuration.
Experience supporting distributed systems, enterprise messaging, or service-oriented applications.
Experience coordinating testing activities across multiple organizations or program offices.
Familiarity with FAA technical standards, NAS operational readiness processes, and formal verification requirements. Work Requirements and Additional Information
Work Location: William J Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Position is: Hybrid - Frequent on-site support
Work Hours: 40
Travel: None
Background check: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Physical Requirements: Extended Computer Use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal. Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance. Mobility: Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms. Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision. Sitting/Standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors:
Primarily computer-based work; meetings or collaboration may be required.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
