Test and Evaluation Lead - Munitions

We are seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E) Lead to support Department of War (DoW) programs focused on munitions and weapons systems development. As a defense contractor role, this position leads the planning, execution, and analysis of test programs, guiding cross-functional teams through the full T&E lifecycle to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements in compliance with DoW and DoD standards., Lead the development and execution of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), test plans, and detailed test procedures in support of the government customer -Coordinate developmental and operational test activities across government, contractor, and range personnel -Oversee data collection, reduction, and analysis; produce test reports and briefings for program stakeholders and the government program office -Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout testing -Manage test schedules, resources, and risk mitigation activities in coordination with the prime contract -Interface with program management, engineering, and government customer representatives to align T&E objectives with program milestones -Support systems engineering activities including requirements verification and validation

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline -5+ years of test and evaluation experience supporting DoW/DoD munitions, ordnance, or weapons systems programs -Demonstrated experience leading test teams and managing complex test events -Working knowledge of defense acquisition processes and T&E policy (DoD 5000 series) -Prior experience in a defense contracting environment supporting a government customer -Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications: -Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test range operations -Familiarity with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) analysis -DAWIA certification in Test and Evaluation or equivalent -Prior experience interfacing with government test organizations and ranges