Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer

Company: MKS2 Technologies
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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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.

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About the Company

Name: MKS2 Technologies
Location: United States
Website: https://www.mks2.com

Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies is a technology business providing services to the Federal Government and commercial clients. At MKS2 Technologies, we help our clients define their Mission, we use existing and new domain Knowledge, we formulate new client Strategies, and then we implement Solutions.

Client-First Approach We focus on people first—our clients’ and ours. Always.

What Defines Us MKS2 Technologies believes in strong, long-term, win-win relationships and believes that communication has been the key to the success of our projects and for client relationships to grow and prosper.

Trusted Results We have long-standing contacts throughout the science & technology community and across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies because we have delivered results to our customers.

By The Numbers MKS2 Technologies has operations throughout the U.S. supporting our clients.

Choose MKS2 Key federal agencies rely on MKS2 Technologies to design, implement, sustain, and manage their IT enterprise solutions and cyber security initiatives. Our new and innovative ways of thinking give us the ability to respond quickly to the needs of our customer and the demands of the ever-changing IT landscape.

Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, MKS2 is built on the values that were instilled from humble beginnings and the values the Army instills in each of its service members; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

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