Military Systems Qualification Test Engineer

Penta Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Test & Evaluation lead to author comprehensive Army system test plans and manage qualification testing across components and systems. On-site duties include documenting results, coordinating with development teams, and ensuring adherence to military standards.

Requires a B.S./B.A. degree, 15+ years in T&E, and 5+ years in weapon system qualification testing, with DoD SECRET clearance and ability to travel.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree required.
• 15 years of test and evaluation experience.
• 5 years in weapon system qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Author Army systems’ detailed test plans and procedures derived from system requirements, defining objective success criteria and resource requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage of all operational scenarios.
• Draft, update, and maintain precise test cases, configuration logs, and formal test reports to establish clear traceability and support final system verification.
• Provide on-site support to lead, manage, and execute component, subsystem, and system‑level qualification testing across various test types.
• Publish Daily Status Reports with testing photographs for leadership and answer questions; ensure final product meets specifications with development teams.
• Identify potential Army system issues and defects by performing tests on the system’s features; may require climbing on military vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

System verification

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Qualification testing equipment

Environmental testing gear

Job description

Penta Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Test & Evaluation lead to author comprehensive Army system test plans and manage qualification testing across components and systems. On-site duties include documenting results, coordinating with development teams, and ensuring adherence to military standards.

Requires a B.S./B.A. degree, 15+ years in T&E, and 5+ years in weapon system qualification testing, with DoD SECRET clearance and ability to travel.