Defense Test Planner & Integration Lead - Secret Clearance

BuddoBot Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Test Planner and Manager (TPM) to join our Test & Evaluation team. You will design end-to-end test strategies translating operational needs into structured plans, MOPs/MOEs, and data requirements while navigating regulatory gates.

This role requires 30% travel within the Southwest region and US citizenship with a Secret clearance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in DoD or national security T&E and a track record with CSOs/OTAs, plus strong exec writing and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant T&E/test planning experience within DoD or national security domains.
• Proven track record with non-traditional acquisition pathways (CSOs, OTAs).
• Strong engineering literacy in a relevant discipline (e.g., Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Cybersecurity).
• 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.
• US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end test strategies and architectures translating operational needs and capability claims into structured test plans and data needs.
• Embed T&E requirements, milestone evidence, and rapid iteration cadences into non-traditional acquisition pathways (CSOs, OTAs) from pre-solicitation through post-test reporting.
• Navigate regulatory gating (flight clearances, airworthiness, spectrum, safety, cyber) to secure approvals early in the lifecycle.
• Act as a central integrator linking vendors, Government PMs, and Service test organizations to generate decision-ready evidence.
• Draft clear, technically sound test plans and deliver executive-level documentation to influence project decisions.

Skills

Test planning

Governance

Engineering literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Executive writing

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Test Planner and Manager (TPM) to join our Test & Evaluation team. You will design end-to-end test strategies translating operational needs into structured plans, MOPs/MOEs, and data requirements while navigating regulatory gates.

This role requires 30% travel within the Southwest region and US citizenship with a Secret clearance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in DoD or national security T&E and a track record with CSOs/OTAs, plus strong exec writing and