Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

FedWriters, Inc.•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer and support a Department of Defense customer by leading lab operations for a special operations emerging technologies lab. You will design and run hands-on test events for airborne ISR, autonomy, AI/ML, and communication systems, ensure every technology is judged on objective, data-driven results. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
Minimum 10 years of test and evaluation experience on DoD/SOF airborne systems
Expertise developing test plans, procedures, and reports for complex electronics and software systems
In-depth knowledge of airborne ISR sensors, tactical data links, and related mission systems
Proficiency with test and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Keysight, Wireshark)

Nice To Haves

Test and evaluation of special operations fixed-wing and unmanned airborne systems
Digital engineering and automated testing environments
Experience with government rapid-innovation cells, SOF common mission architectures, and government autonomy suites

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of test engineers.
Direct lab operations: resources, equipment scheduling, maintenance, and procurement.
Develop test strategies, plans, and procedures for airborne ISR, strike, and communication systems.
Serve as lead technical authority on test methods for autonomy, AI/ML, and data fusion engines.
Work directly with program leadership and government counterparts to define test requirements.
Analyze test data, verify performance against requirements, and direct troubleshooting.
Deliver formal test reports and executive briefings with results, risks, and recommendations.