Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position OverviewThe Test Engineer will play a critical role in the planning, development, and execution of delivery orders (DOs), contributing as a hands-on individual contributor. This individual will be responsible for assisting in systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements development through testing, verification, and final delivery, focusing on testing and ensuring that the system that is being built can be efficiently tested. The ideal candidate has solid experience in systems engineering, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and can work independently with moderate supervision.
This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, external suppliers, and government stakeholders and involves occasional travel to customer sites or supplier locations. A hybrid work environment is possible when not required to be on-site for customer meetings or test events. The program reserves the right to require on-site work if program execution and success dictates.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00a a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Responsibilities- Design and implement test protocols for military simulation systems, subsystems, and components
- Lead verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation
- Assist in system, subsystem, and component assembly in the lab and at customer sites
- Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management
- Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs)
- Participate in design reviews (SPR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings
- Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments
- Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years experience as a test engineer for defense or aerospace systems
- Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment)
- Experience with requirements management tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance
- Prior experience working on military flight simulators
- Prior experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or three years of experience as a test engineer for defense or aerospace systems
- Experience with system lifecycle processes, including requirements, design, integration, test, and sustainment
- Experience with requirements management tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented approach focused on system reliability and performance
- Prior experience working on military flight simulators
- Prior experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
What We Do
By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) provides a full range of hardware and software engineering services to defense, civilian, and commercial customers worldwide. Driven by a management team that leverages real-world expertise from the defense, intelligence, federal healthcare, and commercial sectors, we provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective IT solutions. Some of our successes include: • Completion of 80+ Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE) sites both CONUS & OCONUS. Provided Optical Network Engineering, Implementation, & Project Control Worldwide. • Provided timely completion of ATM to IP Migration, Legacy Network Optimization, & VOIP Implementation of 47 CONUS Sites for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SCAMPI Network. • Supporting the AMC CIO/G6 in the Depot Modernization Program, implementing CONUS wide 802.11/a/b/g/n wireless networks, Area Processing Center Migration, DISN Optimization, and a 40,000 user, enterprise-wide SharePoint Implementation. • Completion of 2,000 Plus Legacy Circuit Migrations to DISN Transport for DISN Transition Program. • Delivered Communications Support & Staff Augmentation for Deployed DoD Forces under the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems Technology Applications Office (PEO EIS TAO). • Successful Implementation of Secure Intelligent Video Systems (IVS) for the Intelligence Community. • Supporting major international carriers in the modernization and expansion of Data Center Facilities. • Engineering new Turnkey “Cloud Services,” including Hosting, Managed Services, COOP, and Data Storage and Archival.
