Senior Test Engineer

About the role

Join Battelle's Critical Infrastructure business and become part of a team where science solves real-world challenges. At Battelle, we are problem solvers and pioneers, dedicated to advancing scientific innovation, engineering excellence, and technology development. Our experts bring unparalleled experience in research and development, systems integration, and program and operations management to deliver energy, carbon management, and transportation infrastructure solutions that address today's most pressing challenges.

Battelle's Critical Infrastructure Business Line is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead the research, development, test, and evaluation of security systems and technology in support of the Department of Homeland Security. The selected candidate will be based at Battelle's Crystal City Operations in Arlington, Virginia, working across both laboratory and field settings. This role requires regular client interaction and demands strong oral and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of test engineers in the planning, execution, and reporting of security technology evaluations for federal clients.
• Lead federal acquisition-based test planning, test execution methodology, data collection, data reduction and analysis, and technical report writing.
• Train and provide day-to-day direction to junior staff to support their technical development and foster innovative processes.
• Engage with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), vendors, and stakeholders to enhance technologies and capabilities throughout the developmental lifecycle.
• Conduct engineering design reviews and support technology development across security-relevant scientific disciplines, including non-intrusive inspection, physical security, command and control integration, human factors, and operations research.
• Participate in scientific conferences and support or lead technical proposal development.
• Generate white papers to identify and pursue further research opportunities.
• Apply ISO 9001 Quality Management System principles to ensure quality throughout test and evaluation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in a technical discipline.
• 10 years of relevant technical experience with a BS; 7 years with an MS; or 4 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in Test and Evaluation (T&E), including test planning, execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of technical disciplines relevant to security systems, including non-intrusive inspection, physical security applications, command and control integration, human factors, operations research, and statistics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact directly and regularly with clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively as a team player.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Sole U.S. citizenship is required, along with the eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance and TSA Security Suitability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TSA Security Suitability.
• Current DOD Secret Security Clearance.
• Master's degree or PhD in Human Factors or another technical field.
• Experience in the test and evaluation of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE).
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) T&E Level I, II, and/or III certification, or equivalent.
• Experience applying statistical methods to analyze and report test results.
• Experience formulating design of experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Experience designing and/or implementing data collection hardware and techniques.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $97,800 – $139,400 per year. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule: Every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work arrangement: 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan: 5% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for pursuing higher education.