Systems Engineering Test Lead - Clearance Required

US-Remote

LMI is seeking a Test Team Lead who will serve as the technical authority for test planning, execution, system integration, and verification supporting the F-35 Logistics Information Technology (LogIT) solution. Reporting to program leadership, the Test Team Lead will be responsible for architecting, executing, and governing all test and evaluation (T&E) activities to ensure delivery of a robust, mission-capable system. This includes driving disciplined verification processes across Systems Integration, User Acceptance, and System-of-Systems testing, with accountability for meeting Limited Deployment objectives in addition to subsequent capability releases.

The successful candidate will demonstrate deep systems engineering expertise, leadership in test strategy, and a track record of Agile test execution within complex defense environments.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

• Architect and maintain an enterprise test strategy encompassing the full system lifecycle, including requirements traceability matrix (RTM), test coverage analysis, and test architecture artifacts.
• Ensure alignment between system testing plans and enterprise-level program milestones.
• Govern all Agile quality gates, defining clear entry/exit criteria and defect severity standards for all test phases.
• Validate test artifacts-including test cases, scripts, and procedures-against DoDAF architectural views (OV-1, SV-1, OV-5b), performing test readiness reviews that demonstrate linkage between technical requirements and architecture products.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage of integration points across legacy and modernized systems, assessing impacts to interoperability and data fidelity.
• Lead the formal execution of full-spectrum testing, including systems integration, user acceptance, and system-of-systems verification for F-35 LogIT.
• Develop methodologies and coordinate resources for planning, scheduling, and executing integration tests across multiple platforms, environments (e.g., IL2/4/5/6), and stakeholders.
• Plan and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), collaborating with end-users to validate mission requirements and operational suitability.
• Establish and maintain an automated regression testing framework, supporting continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Monitor and manage technical risk throughout the testing lifecycle, including proactive identification and mitigation of risks related to performance, security, and system interoperability.
• Track issues and defects, providing regular reporting to leadership on status, trends, and corrective actions.
• Lead recurring test readiness reviews, test execution meetings, and defect triage with internal teams, program management offices, prime contractors, and external certification agencies.
• Facilitate joint reviews with external DOD/OSW agencies in preparation for formal acceptance and interoperability certification.
• Maintain robust…