Ordnance Test Facility Specialist (USMC Infantry Weapons)

Alexandria Insights • Stafford, VA

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ordnance Test Facility Specialist will plan, execute, and document developmental and operational tests for Marine Corps infantry weapons. Working closely with Program Offices, CD&I, test ranges, and safety authorities, this specialist ensures test activities are safe, technically sound, and standards compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, armament/ordinance, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in weapons testing, small arms systems, or test facility operations.
• Experience with live-fire testing and instrumentation.
• Ability to draft test plans and formal test reports.
• Knowledge of ballistics, reliability metrics, and ergonomics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting USMC infantry weapons programs.
• Familiarity with DoD/USMC T&E processes.
• Certifications in T&E, test safety, or range safety.
• Experience with failure analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop T&E plans, test procedures, schedules, and resource estimates.
• Coordinate range resources, instrumentation, ammunition, test articles, and safety approvals.
• Lead or support live-fire trials and reliability/maintainability events.
• Enforce weapons safety, range SOPs, and hazard mitigations.
• Oversee data collection systems and ensure data integrity.
• Perform data analysis and produce formal test reports.
• Assess weapon integration with optics, suppressors, mounts, and targeting systems.
• Work with program offices, engineers, and operators to prioritize testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level