Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer II

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is hiring a systems engineer to support test and evaluation, systems integration, verification and validation, and technical program activities for Department of Homeland Security and other national security missions. The role works with multidisciplinary teams to plan, coordinate, execute, and document technical efforts that assess emerging technologies and support their transition into operational environments. Projects may address border security, critical infrastructure protection, detection and screening technologies, situational awareness, emergency response, and other homeland security applications. The engineer helps manage technical activities, competing priorities, risks, issues, schedules, staffing, equipment, and documentation across complex projects. The position also includes designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software for instrument control, user interfaces, data acquisition, and technical analysis workflows, in collaboration with scientists and engineers. The role is based in Richland, Washington and requires an onsite presence. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet federal background-investigation eligibility requirements. The position is a Testing Designated Position and entails pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

For a BS/BA, at least 2 years of systems engineering, test and evaluation, systems integration, verification and validation, or technical program support experience; alternatively, an MS/MA or PhD.
Experience developing or implementing data-management processes for identifying, collecting, transferring, storing, accessing, and archiving data.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the Questionnaire for National Security Positions.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential, subject to applicable federal investigation and adjudication requirements.
Onsite presence in Richland, Washington.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining technical plans, procedures, schedules, risk registers, issue-tracking systems, and other project documentation.
Experience planning and coordinating test or data-collection activities, including defining objectives, schedules, roles, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, procedures, presentations, and status documentation.
Experience supporting government, research, or operational testing programs.
Experience with complex technical systems, sensors, imaging systems, or related technologies.
Familiarity with data governance and information-handling requirements.
Experience managing data products such as equipment-generated files, images, field notes, and test observations.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, design, and manage holistic systems solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Tailor systems engineering techniques and processes to meet project objectives within constraints.
Apply systems engineering expertise to define cost-benefit and risk-opportunity, develop and analyze alternatives, support decisions, and mitigate risks.
Develop and maintain plans and procedures for assigned technical activities.
Coordinate test readiness, schedules, staffing, equipment, and required documentation.
Track technical issues, risks, decisions, and action items through resolution.
Review test and data products for completeness, consistency, and adherence to approved processes.
Support system integration, verification, validation, and operational testing activities.
Coordinate technical efforts across multidisciplinary project teams.
Apply emerging AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve engineering workflows, technical analyses, test activities, and mission outcomes while following organizational policies and responsible-use practices.
Assist with technical documentation, user guidance, test records, figures, data summaries, internal reports, and sponsor communications.
Maintain high standards for quality, safety, security, conduct of research, and protection of sensitive information.
Design, implement, test, and maintain software for instrument control, user interfaces, data acquisition, and technical analysis workflows.
Support laboratory testing, system integration, deployment readiness, and operational troubleshooting by connecting measurement needs with robust software systems.