Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead needed for a Contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Tucson, AZ.
Contract length: 1+ year, possible to convert
*Candidates must have an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one to be considered for this role.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead (TEL) located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple projects for a program. If you enjoy project management, partnership with other functional organizations, and establish strong relationship with the program office and customer, this is the job for you!
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
- Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, act as an IPTL of multi-disciplinary engineers on projects in technical manufacturing and administrative areas.
- Manage a cross functional test team including electrical, software, mechanical, etc.
- Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
- Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiency of work.
- Facilitate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
- Effectively communicate the TEE performance results to executive and/or functional leadership, program leadership, and customers.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years' prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree and 5 years of experience.
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management.
- Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments.
- Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
- Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs.
- Budget Change Request (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation for Test Systems Engineering programs.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent certification.
- Demonstrate IPTL experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.
- Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership.
- Experience in small/medium program execution.
- Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance.
- Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of RFP, preparing Basis of Estimates, proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work, contract startup and contract close-out.
- Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT).
- Agile Methodologies understanding.
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Estimated Min Rate: $50.13
Estimated Max Rate: $71.62
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SOC LLC
Sep 13, 2025