Requisition Number: 29319
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $69,451.00 - $135,000.00
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Level of Experience: Mid HI
Who We AreHII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer. The Test & Evaluation Engineer provides technical T&E support to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) by designing, planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on test activities that assess the performance, security, and reliability of systems, subsystems, and equipment. This position supports both U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts, ensuring systems are thoroughly evaluated, validated, and ready for delivery to Host Nation partners. The engineer applies DoD test methodologies, supports security-focused assessments, and develops documentation required to verify system readiness and adherence to SOCOM operational requirements.
This requisition supports hiring multiple positions and experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant's qualifications, experience, and skill sets.
STINGRAI: Advancing Mission Success Through Intelligence, Innovation, and Operational Excellence
Every day, HII helps U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence, technology, and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Join our team on STINGRAI and support mission-critical operations through advanced intelligence, surveillance, cyber, engineering, and all-domain capabilities that strengthen regional security, enable informed decision-making, and help defend our nation today while preparing for tomorrow's challenges.
What You Will Do- Apply DoD Test & Evaluation (T&E) processes in the design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of system and subsystem tests.
- Conduct T&E activities to verify system performance, including security evaluations of developed capability variants.
- Document updates and refinements made to initial equipment designs, security architectures, and system configurations as development matures.
- Develop detailed test plans, validation plans, and procedures for systems and system components.
- Perform laboratory tests to validate component performance, product quality, and compliance with engineering requirements.
- Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide recommendations to SOCOM, Security Cooperation Offices (SCO), and Mission Partners.
- Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software issues observed during testing events.
- Validate and implement product solutions, documenting findings in clear, technically accurate reports.
- Develop improved test methodologies, procedures, and data collection techniques.
- Support the development and execution of Government Test Plans conducted at DoD test facilities, including security test and validation activities jointly performed with U.S. Government personnel.
- Ensure all test activities follow DoD standards, SOCOM requirements, and applicable security considerations.
What We Are Looking For- Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
- Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
- Experience supporting SOCOM, DoD T&E programs, FMS efforts, or similar defense test environments.
- Knowledge of DoD Test & Evaluation processes, documentation standards, and data analysis methodologies.
- Experience developing test plans, validation procedures, and test artifacts such as procedures, checklists, and technical reports.
- Ability to perform laboratory-based testing, evaluate component performance, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
- Experience analyzing test data and presenting results clearly to government and contractor stakeholders.
- Familiarity with system security testing, verification, and validation practices.
- Ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into comprehensive test objectives and procedures.
- Strong understanding of technical documentation, including system updates, ICDs, test reports, and configuration records.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical findings to SOCOM, SCOs, and Mission Partners.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams, government personnel, and test facility staff.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Preferred: Bonus Points For...- Prior experience supporting special operations systems, tactical mission equipment, or FMS system deliveries.
- Knowledge of DoD system security engineering, cybersecurity test concepts, or security architecture validation.
- Experience working at government test facilities or supporting formal developmental/operational test events.
- Familiarity with RF, communications, electronic systems, or software-based mission systems under test.
- Experience developing improved T&E methodologies or automated data collection techniques.
- Engineering certifications or specialized training in DoD T&E or system validation disciplines.
Physical RequirementsMay require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
