Test Engineer – Rapid-Fielding & Flight Test Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid, an SPA Company, is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Army Launched Effects Product Office. You will develop and execute test plans for COTS platforms, lead ground and flight testing, and assess hardware/software for military utility and safety.

The role requires strong written reporting, effective communication with senior management, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, rapid-fielding environment while maintaining an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field).
• 3–8 years of test planning, test execution, and data analysis experience.
• Experience operating in fast-paced environments focusing on testing and integrating COTS technologies and rapid upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to identify technical/test risks and lead a team to develop a solution.
• Active Secret security clearance required and ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute test plans, procedures, and reports for COTS platforms.
• Lead ground, flight, and integration testing in a rapid-fielding environment.
• Provide technical leadership evaluating COTS hardware/software for military utility and safety.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and lead corrective actions during tests.
• Identify testing risks and develop mitigation strategies with the team.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate modifications, test range scheduling, and upgrade issues with other agencies.
• Maintain technical documentation including test data and deficiency reports.
• Support build, integration, and testing of rapid prototypes for new concepts.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

COTS platforms

Job description

Intrepid, an SPA Company, is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Army Launched Effects Product Office. You will develop and execute test plans for COTS platforms, lead ground and flight testing, and assess hardware/software for military utility and safety.

The role requires strong written reporting, effective communication with senior management, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, rapid-fielding environment while maintaining an Active Secret clearance.