In this role, the focus is to provide test preparation, instrumentation, and analysis support to the test team. This team provides test and evaluation (T&E) planning, logistics, organization, execution, data collection, instrumentation development and deployment support, upgrades and maintenance of existing instrumentation suite, and development of new tools/processes to improve the capabilities of our team in support of the T&E and Deployment missions. Travel will be required to support test events at various ranges.
Key Responsibilities- Support the planning, organization, and execution of DE and Kinetic T&E programs for the US Army and other DoD customers.
- Work collaboratively as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in the design, analysis, planning, and execution of tests for directed energy systems and kinetic systems, including those involving Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
- Coordinate with program offices, test ranges, range safety teams, and internal stakeholders to support test planning, safety reviews, and safe execution of test events.
- Assist in the development and execution of the test program plan, defining objectives, success criteria, and methods of verification for each test.
- Support the development, maintenance, and upgrade of Directed Energy and Kinetic test instrumentation while closely coordinating with data collection and instrumentation teams during test events.
- Develop and contribute to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and other test documentation to ensure test events are properly planned, resourced, and approved.
- Execute test events, support real-time data collection, and contribute to post-test analysis and reporting.
- Identify and leverage company resources to achieve project technical objectives while supporting schedule and cost control.
Required Qualifications- Active Secret security clearance.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in test and evaluation (T&E), systems testing, weapon system program development, operations planning or related engineering roles supporting defense, aerospace, or weapons systems programs.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with or supporting DoD program offices, test ranges, and range safety teams.
- Experience supporting the development of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), planning and execution of test events, NET, and coordination with data collection and instrumentation teams.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform analysis of system output (HEL/HPM/KE) through weapon engagement kill-chain and provide feedback on relevance and applicability for PAE Fires Test Mission.
Desired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Hands-on experience with directed energy systems testing (high energy lasers, high power microwaves) or kinetic/counter-UAS effects testing.
- Experience with logistics and movement of Controlled Assessments CONUS & OCONUS
- Familiarity with DoD test and evaluation processes, MIL-STDs, range safety protocols, and test range operations.
- Experience supporting diverse teams in dynamic, fast-paced test and evaluation environments.
