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Test Engineer (NR-3)

Legato, LLC Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

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Posted Dec 16, 2025

Role & seniority: Test Engineer (senior, 8+ years of related experience; Bachelor’s required or 12 years total with substitution)

Stack/tools: automated testing; Modeling & Simulation for T&E; statistical analysis; performance analysis; data collection/analysis; evaluation plans (T&E Strategy, TMP, Event Test Plans, TRAs); tools for performance data analysis

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop evaluation and test plans/procedures from requirements and concept documents; conduct data collection and analysis; report status/results

  • Support the development of government T&E documentation (Strategy, Master Plan, Event Plans, Readiness Assessments, Reports); coordinate with other test organizations

  • Plan/execute performance analysis and data collection; analyze performance risks; apply SOTA modeling/simulation and statistical methods to characterize confidence

Must-have skills

  • Experience with automated testing

  • Ability to plan/execute performance analysis and data collection

  • Proficiency in modeling/simulation for T&E; statistical analysis of performance variations

  • Engineering acquisition/operations knowledge related to T&E

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or 12 years total experience in lieu of degree)

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior experience supporting government T&E documentation and program integration

  • Experience selecting/developing/using analysis tools; ability to align T&E with decision-maker needs

  • Location & work type: Columbia

Full Description

Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Test Engineer in Columbia Gateway, MD.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Salary Range: $170,000-$190,000, depending on experience.

What You Will Do

A Test Engineer will analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) 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 area as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess the following

  • Experience with automated testing
  • Conduct research into and apply knowledge of test and evaluation concepts all related engineering acquisition and operations activities as needed to suppo1t the T&E activities
  • Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
  • Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
  • Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
  • Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
  • Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
  • Select, develop, & use analysis tools
  • Execute the evaluation plan of data collected by the Testing Task
  • Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
  • Shall have at least eight (8) years of related work experience
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. Four (4) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree for a total of twelve (12) years of experience
  • About Your New Company
  • Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
  • We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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