Senior Defense Systems Operator - Test & Readiness Lead

PMAT Inc.; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PMAT Inc. at Wallops Island, Virginia, seeks a Senior Technical Systems Operator to drive activation, testing, and troubleshooting of complex defense systems at a technical test facility.

You will work with government engineers and operators to transition systems to readiness, support live and simulated tests, document performance, and maintain thorough logs throughout the test lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience supporting complex integrated electronic or defense systems.
• Four years leading teams of technical operators.
• Three years hands-on experience with system baselines and configurations.
• Experience supporting system testing, integration, or operational evaluation.
• Strong understanding of integrated system operations and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Ability to work in fast-paced test environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and support complex integrated systems during developmental and operational test events.
• Transition systems from an inactive state to operational readiness in support of testing and evaluation activities.
• Perform system initialization, equipment alignment, configuration verification, and operational checks before test execution.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system integration issues to restore functionality and minimize test disruptions.
• Coordinate with government personnel, engineers, and technical teams to execute planned test events and resolve technical discrepancies.
• Monitor system performance during live and simulated events, documenting system behavior, anomalies, and technical observations.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, test documentation, and configuration records supporting test objectives.
• Provide technical feedback and recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and test execution.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ electronics/ CS/ IT

Job description

PMAT Inc. at Wallops Island, Virginia, seeks a Senior Technical Systems Operator to drive activation, testing, and troubleshooting of complex defense systems at a technical test facility.

You will work with government engineers and operators to transition systems to readiness, support live and simulated tests, document performance, and maintain thorough logs throughout the test lifecycle.