Experimentation and Test Engineer

PZI International; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia is seeking an experienced individual to lead planning and execution of operational demonstrations. The role involves working with operational units and stakeholders to evaluate technologies. Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and a strong background in technology development. A Secret clearance is required; Top Secret clearance preferred. Expected travel of 25% for field demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with DoD systems or technology development.
• Ability to integrate emerging technologies into operational events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate operational demonstrations and experimentation events.
• Develop test objectives, evaluation criteria, and data collection plans.
• Analyze results and provide recommendations on technology maturity.

Skills

Technology demonstration planning

Data analysis

Operational stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Position Overview

Lead planning and execution of operational demonstrations and technology experiments within Army theaters. This role works with operational units, engineers, and acquisition stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies under realistic conditions and produce recommendations for capability improvement and transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate operational demonstrations and experimentation events.
• Develop test objectives, evaluation criteria, and data collection plans.
• Integrate emerging technologies into exercises and field events.
• Analyze results and provide recommendations on technology maturity.
• Document lessons learned and operational feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10-15 Years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field
• Engineering or technical background supporting DoD systems or technology development.
• Experience planning or executing technology demonstrations and/or test events.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities with operational stakeholders.
• Clearance: Secret

Desired Qualifications

• DAWIA Engineering certification and/or similar industry certification
• Experience supporting Army test organizations or operational experimentation.
• Background in developmental or operational test.
• Background in rapid capability development or technology demonstrations.
• Clearance: Top Secret

Additional Information

• Expected Travel: 25% field demonstrations and exercises expected
• US Citizenship