Mobius Consulting

Aegis Based Defense Test Engineer

Mobius Consulting · Dahlgren, VA
Dahlgren, VA $115K–$150K Posted 2026-10-02
Salary
$115K–$150K
Type
Full-time

Mobius is an award winning, Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company and certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing engineering, analytical, and programmatic expertise to the Federal Government and commercial customers. Our mission is to provide innovative advanced technology solutions to customers facing issues of national and global significance. We strive to be admired for excellent people, fair and honest partnership, innovative problem solving, and exceptional performance.

Come join our team! Mobius is seeking a Test Engineer. Mobius has a position open for a motivated mid-level engineer supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Aegis Based Defense Test Directorate (ABT). This is a high performing operational team in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Duties of a Test Engineer may include:

  • Work with multiple mission stakeholders in planning, coordinating, integrating, and executing Aegis Based Defense Ground Tests.
  • Collaborate with MDA, military services, other government agencies, and contractor personnel to support test execution.
  • Assist in test readiness reviews; identify, generate and manage schedules, requirements and other documentation in support of ground test operations;
  • Prepare test execution materials used during countdown events; prepare decision-quality materials such as briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone meetings.

Qualifications

  • 7 years’ relevant experience
  • US Navy background/experience (such as Aegis Weapons System knowledge
  • Capable of providing test engineering support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, devices and/or processes for developmental and operational weapon system programs during developmental and operational test events, including flight, HWIL, and operational environments.
  • Capable of working as a team member to solve engineering problems.
  • Possesses general technical and theoretical knowledge of the DoD principles of developmental and operational testing and the verification and validation activities of the engineering V, system test and integration, strategic planning, and/or process improvements
  • Works as a member of team to solve test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems.
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize activities and to efficiently perform multiple tasks

Education

  • Bachelor's of Science in an engineering field

Clearance

  • Active Secret

Pay Range
$115,000 — $150,000 USD

Mobius Benefits: Mobius offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision plans, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.

Mobius is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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