Test Planner and Manager
Dark Wolf Solutions · Mountain View, CA; Tucson, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; San Antonio, TX; Ogden, UT
Posted 16 days ago · $150,000.00 - $175,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Dark Wolf Solutions's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 90% of Dark Wolf Solutions's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Dark Wolf Solutions
- high 32 stale, 2 reposted of 63 open
- Hiring momentum
- 77 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Dark Wolf Solutions's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Dark Wolf Solutions.
About this role
The Test Planner and Manager will be responsible for designing comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with operational needs and vendor capabilities. This role involves navigating regulatory requirements, guiding projects through various approval processes, and integrating efforts between commercial vendors and military organizations to ensure timely evidence for military fielding. The position requires approximately 30% travel within the Southwest region of the United States.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Dark Wolf Solutions as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of directly relevant test planning, test management, and full lifecycle T&E experience within DoD or national security domains
- Proven track record with non-traditional acquisition pathways (CSOs, OTAs) and governance frameworks
- Strong engineering literacy in a relevant discipline (e.g., Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field)
- Deep working knowledge of military and federal regulatory processes (airworthiness, spectrum, safety, cyber certifications)
- Outstanding executive writing, briefing, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to travel up to 30% to support range events, partner facilities, and vendor sites
Worth weighing
- Position is hybrid with travel requirements in the Southwest region of the United States
- No specific benefits or perks mentioned in the posting
- Salary range provided, but it may vary based on experience and technical skillset
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Listed by Dark Wolf Solutions on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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