As a SW Test & Evaluation Engineer, you'll help shape next-generation software and hardware capabilities supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Essential Job Functions:

You won't just test systems - you'll push them forward.

Evaluate cutting-edge software and hardware capabilities and explore their performance envelope in real research environments.

Research & prototype new performance-enhancing technologies to improve existing platforms.

Design and develop forward-leaning capabilities for AFRL programs that directly support DoD missions.

Guide development teams with technical direction that influences both near-term deliverables and long-term architecture.

Strengthen system reliability through DevSecOps updates, cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability scans, and ATO-supporting activities.

Document innovations and build user-ready manuals that help deploy new capabilities with clarity and confidence.

Collaborate across engineering teams, SMEs, and mission partners to co-create solutions that matter.

Your contributions will shape mission systems used by the Air Force - and improve how operators interact with and rely on emerging technologies.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active Secret (or higher) clearance

BS degree (or higher) in engineering/science + 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 & verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

AFRL system familiarity

Experience with sensing, tracking, or fusion algorithms

5+ years in SW/HW T&E

Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DoD/IC tool knowledge

Advanced STEM degree preferred

Team leadership & mentoring capability