Senior SW Test & Evaluation Engineer — Mission-Driven Defense Tech

DCS Corp; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp. in Dayton, OH, is seeking a SW Test & Evaluation Engineer to advance next‑gen software and hardware supporting Air Force Research Laboratory programs.

This role sits at the intersection of R&D and mission impact, with significant hands‑on testing, evaluation, and DevSecOps responsibilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mission partners to ensure secure, reliable systems that meet DoD requirements and elevate operator effectiveness.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• BS degree (or higher) in engineering/science with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in system/software test & evaluation.
• Strong object‑oriented programming experience.
• CI/CD pipeline automation with embedded security checks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate software and hardware capabilities and assess performance in real research environments.
• Research and prototype performance‑enhancing technologies for AFRL programs.
• Design and develop forward‑leaning capabilities that support DoD missions.
• Guide development teams with technical direction impacting near‑term deliverables and long‑term architecture.
• Strengthen system reliability through DevSecOps updates, cybersecurity compliance, and vulnerability scans.
• Document innovations and build user‑ready manuals for deployment.
• Collaborate across engineering teams, SMEs and mission partners to co‑create impactful solutions.

Skills

Secret clearance

OOP programming

CI/CD security

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in engineering/science

Advanced STEM degree preferred

Job description

DCS Corp. in Dayton, OH, is seeking a SW Test & Evaluation Engineer to advance next‑gen software and hardware supporting Air Force Research Laboratory programs.

This role sits at the intersection of R&D and mission impact, with significant hands‑on testing, evaluation, and DevSecOps responsibilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mission partners to ensure secure, reliable systems that meet DoD requirements and elevate operator effectiveness.