Expert Test and Evaluation Engineer

The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government. 

The Expert Test and Evaluation Engineer is responsible for overseeing the testing of products from development to operational deployment, working with Scrum Masters and developers through the requirements process and contributing to a robust, organized Backlog and streamlined Roadmap for the GEODS program.

Responsibilities:

As a GEODS Expert Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, verifying and validating systems against requirements, and ensuring safety criteria are met for defense and government contracts. Responsibilities include writing test plans, reviewing contract deliverables, chairing test working groups, executing test procedures, recording results, developing hazard analyses, performing risk assessments, and contributing to safety culture.

• Able to develop & use more complex concepts & processes 
• Conduct root cause problem analysis
• Performs multiple tasks at specialist level
• Analyzes system requirements and concepts of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plan and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results
• Provides visibility into progress and impediments
• Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports
• Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration
• Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance areas
• Designs and develops test automation scripts
• Execute test plans and procedures, confirm results of automated tests

Requirements:

• Analyzes system requirements and concepts of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plan and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results
• Provides visibility into progress and impediments
• Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test Evaluation Master Plan, Event Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports
• Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration
• Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to systems functions, level, maturity, and performance areas
• Execute test plans and procedures, confirm results of automated tests
• Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical challenges and obstacles in a clear and direct manner
• Experience utilizing SAFe or similar Agile methodologies
• Experience with Cloud Services, preferably AWS Cloud, with the ability to discuss cloud service concepts
• Familiarity with Cloud-based cross-domain solutions (CDS), preferably AWS Diode Services
• Familiarity with AI/ML, preferably AWS SageMaker

Clearance Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree with 6 years’ experience, Associates degree with 12 years’ experience, or a minimum of 15 years’ experience, in relevant field

​Minimum Years of Experience:

• Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree with 12 years’ experience, Associates degree with 20 years’ experience, or a minimum of 25 years’ experience, in relevant field

Preferred:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certification
• AWS certification(s)
• Strong grasp of Atlassian tool suite, specifically Confluence and Jira
• Familiarity with NGA requirements process, to include RFCs
• Previous experience as a test automation engineer
• Proficiency in test tools such as LambdaTest & Cucumber
• Applicable software/hardware training & certification (e.g. specialites like Amazon Web Services (AWS) developer/engineer

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Compensation Details:

US:$160,000 - $180,000 annually

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

01/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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