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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Robotic & Autonomous Systems Test Methodology Lead - **Company:** TRINZIC CORP - **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $191,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Data Systems, Test Execution Engine, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=84ef39235ea011fa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, aviation, or a related technical discipline. * 10 years of experience. * Significant professional experience in developmental test and evaluation of complex military systems. * Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and executing test plans, test procedures, risk-management products, data requirements, test reports, and related DT&E documentation. * Demonstrated knowledge of developmental test methodology and the processes used to plan, execute, analyze, document, and report complex test programs. * Experience working within NAVAIR, a DoW test organization, or a comparable developmental test environment. * Demonstrated ability to evaluate existing technical processes, identify gaps, and develop practical solutions to improve test effectiveness and consistency. * Experience working across multidisciplinary technical teams and effectively communicating with engineers, operators, test personnel, program leadership, and other stakeholders. * Demonstrated ability to independently address ambiguous or emerging technical problems for which established processes may not yet exist. * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. * U.S. citizenship required., * Graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) or an equivalent recognized military test pilot school as a pilot, Naval Flight Officer, or flight test engineer. * Previous developmental test tour supporting Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), Naval Test Wing Pacific (NTWP), or a comparable military test organization. * Extensive experience developing or refining DT&E methodologies, processes, standards, procedures, or institutional test guidance. * Experience with unmanned, robotic, or autonomous systems, including UAS, UGV, USV, UUV, remotely operated systems, or advanced autonomy. * Familiarity with data-management, deficiency-reporting, test-planning, risk-management, or test-reporting systems used within the DoD test community. * Experience interacting with NAVAIR program offices, Naval Warfare Centers, Navy laboratories, or other DoD acquisition and test organizations. * Master's degree in engineering, systems engineering, test and evaluation, or a related technical field. ## Description KBR provides engineering, test, flight operations, and technical support to Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) and its supported developmental test organizations. KBR is seeking an experienced developmental test professional to support NTWL's emerging robotic and autonomous systems test mission at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This position will help establish and mature the processes, methodologies, tools, and resources used to plan, execute, evaluate, and report developmental testing of robotic and autonomous systems, including unmanned surface vessels (USVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and other emerging autonomous capabilities., KBR is seeking a Robotic & Autonomous Systems Test Methodology Lead to support the development and maturation of developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) methodologies for Naval Test Wing Atlantic's emerging robotic and autonomous systems mission. The selected candidate will apply a strong understanding of established developmental test principles and processes to help define how rigorous DT&E is conducted across emerging robotic and autonomous systems. Rather than developing an entirely new test framework, this individual will draw upon proven test methodologies, identify where existing approaches can be applied or adapted, and develop new processes and resources where the unique characteristics of robotic and autonomous systems require them. The Test Methodology Lead will maintain a continuous feedback loop with ongoing test programs, incorporating test results, lessons learned, emerging technologies, and user feedback to continually evaluate and mature the processes used by the test organization. The position will also help identify opportunities for new test tools, resources, training, and other enabling capabilities. The Test Methodology Lead will define test-community needs and functional requirements, work with supporting technical teams during development, and evaluate and refine resulting capabilities to ensure they effectively support the DT&E mission. This position requires substantial independence, technical judgment, initiative, and the ability to translate established test experience into practical approaches for rapidly evolving technologies and mission areas. Roles and Responsibilities * Serve as the lead technical resource for the development and continuous maturation of robotic and autonomous systems test methodologies, standards, processes, and supporting resources. * Apply established developmental test principles and best practices to emerging robotic and autonomous systems, adapting existing approaches and developing new methodologies where required. * Develop and continuously refine standardized approaches for test planning, risk management, test execution, data analysis, deficiency documentation, and test reporting, incorporating lessons learned and feedback from ongoing test programs. * Collaborate with test leadership, Project Officers, engineers, operators, and other stakeholders to identify gaps, emerging requirements, and opportunities to improve DT&E effectiveness and consistency. * Identify requirements for new test tools, workflows, data systems, templates, and other resources; define functional requirements and serve as the DT&E subject matter expert during their development, evaluation, and refinement. * Support development of training, curricula, reference materials, lessons learned, and technical guidance to prepare personnel and promote consistent RAS DT&E practices. * Provide technical recommendations to leadership and coordinate with Navy, DoW, industry, and other test organizations to identify emerging practices and support the continued maturation of RAS test methodology.