Test Director

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, organization, and execution of DE and Kinetic T&E programs for the US Army and other DoD customers.
• Work collaboratively as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in the design, analysis, planning, and execution of tests for directed energy systems and kinetic systems, including those involving Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Cook up with program offices, test ranges, range safety teams, and internal stakeholders to support test planning, safety reviews, and safe execution of test events.
• Aid in the development and execution of the test program plan, defining objectives, success criteria, and methods of verification for each test.
• Support the development, maintenance, and upgrade of Directed Energy and Kinetic test instrumentation while closely coordinating with data collection and instrumentation teams during test events.
• Develop and contribute to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and other test documentation to ensure test events are properly planned, resourced, and approved.
• Execute test events, support real-time data collection, and contribute to post-test analysis and reporting.
• Identify and leverage company resources to achieve project technical objectives while supporting schedule and cost control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in test and evaluation (T&E), systems testing, or related engineering roles supporting defense, aerospace, or weapons systems programs.
• Experience with engineering and scientific data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with or supporting DoD program offices, test ranges, and range safety teams.
• Experience supporting the development of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), planning and execution of test events, and coordination with data collection and instrumentation teams.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Hands-on experience with directed energy systems testing (high energy lasers, high power microwaves) or kinetic/counter-UAS effects testing.
• Familiarity with DoD test and evaluation processes, MIL-STDs, range safety protocols, and test range operations.
• Experience supporting diverse teams in dynamic, fast-paced test and evaluation environments.