Where is the Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer role at Mks2technologies located?

The Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer position at Mks2technologies is based in Tucson, AZ; Tucson, Arizona, United States. This is an on-site position.

What experience is required for the Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer role at Mks2technologies?

The Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer position at Mks2technologies requires 10+ yrs exp.

Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer — Mks2technologies

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Overview - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

We are seeking a Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer to support a high-impact defense program focused on weapon system test environments.

This role operates in a lab environment, working closely with system designers to develop, integrate, and deploy test systems that support tactical software development, system validation, and delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

This is a technical leadership role, combining hands-on engineering with program execution, team leadership, and stakeholder coordination.

What You Will Do

Serve as the technical lead responsible for overall program execution
Communicate regularly with the Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and Program Manager
Establish and execute program milestones, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, and schedule
Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Deﬁne program requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Develop and deliver presentations for gate reviews
Participate in:

- Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
- Change Control Boards (CCBs), including approval of system changes
Provide status updates and metrics to stakeholders
Delegate tasks and provide guidance/training to team members
Support development, integration, and deployment of test systems
Travel up to 20% to support system development and delivery

What You Will Learn

System-level test setup and operations across development and production environments
Collaboration across multi-disciplinary engineering teams in complex defense systems

Qualiﬁcations – Required

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience (or 8+ years with an advanced degree)
Experience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent, including:
- Hardware and test software development
- Integration, veriﬁcation, and validation (IV&V)
- Maintenance within production/manufacturing/test environments
Experience with design, development, and/or integration of test equipment
Active U.S. Secret security clearance (non-interim) required prior to start
U.S. Citizenship required

Key Strengths for Success

Strong leadership and team coordination in engineering environments
Ability to manage technical execution across complex programs
Experience working across hardware/software boundaries in test systems
Strong communication skills for technical brieﬁngs and stakeholder engagement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer

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