Test & Evaluation Systems Engineer - Navy C4ISR Systems

PMAT • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

PMAT is seeking two (2) Test & Evaluation (T&E) Systems Engineers with experience supporting shipboard Navy C4ISR systems. This role supports the verification, validation, and integration of complex combat and communications systems, requiring both hands-on hardware experience and strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills. Ideal candidates may have experience as a TAO, JICO, OPS Officer, or seasoned OS, ET, or IT. A background in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environments or operational kill chain integration is a strong plus.

Requirements

• Experience with Navy shipboard C4ISR systems and tactical data link environments.
• Experience in Developmental or Operational Test and Evaluation (T&E) environments.
• Familiarity with systems like Link 16, CANES, ADNS, BFTN, TTNT, IBS, GBS, and AEGIS.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven organizational skills with experience using Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).
• Knowledge of CASREP processes and operational readiness tracking.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and verifying Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test reports, and user documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior military or civilian roles such as TAO, OPS Officer (TAO qualified), JICO, or advanced OS/ET/IT.
• Experience in LVC (Live Virtual Constructive) simulation and test environments.
• Familiarity with kill chains and integrating operational- to tactical-level mission threads.
• Experience tracking test objectives and mission decomposition.
• Exposure to Agile test methodologies and Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).
• Prior experience supporting C4ISR system installs or upgrades in fleet units.

Responsibilities

• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing, validation, and verification activities for Navy C4ISR systems.
• Assist in the design, planning, execution, and reporting of Developmental and Operational Test events.
• Translate mission-level objectives into measurable test objectives and actionable test tasks.
• Develop technical test documentation, including Quick Reference Guides, Install Manuals, and Comprehensive User Guides.
• Conduct data analysis and track bugs and discrepancies across test phases.
• Create and maintain test schedules, track action items, and support presentations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate coordination across multiple stakeholders, test teams, and government customers.
• Support fleet user documentation validation and report verification.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees