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# UUV Developmental Test Project Officer

- **Company:** TRINZIC CORP
- **Location:** Panama City, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $191,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Systems, SONAR (Symantec), Test Execution Engine, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3477603910&tx=HT7367TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, maritime studies, oceanography, mathematics, physics, computer science, or another relevant technical discipline and relevant test or unmanned-systems experience; additional directly relevant military, technical, maritime, or test experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * 10 years of experience
 * Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, or leading complex test and evaluation, maritime, undersea, or unmanned-systems activities.
 * Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and the personnel, facilities, ranges, equipment, instrumentation, and other resources required to execute complex test or operational events.
 * Demonstrated understanding of test planning, risk management, test execution, data collection and analysis, deficiency documentation, and technical reporting.
 * Experience with UUV, undersea, maritime, robotic/autonomous systems, testing, engineering, integration, or mission support.
 * Demonstrated leadership, technical judgment, and ability to independently coordinate complex activities involving multiple organizations and stakeholders.
 * 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 experience serving as a developmental test Project Officer, Test Director, Test Conductor, or equivalent test-team lead.
 * Previous developmental test experience supporting NTWL, Naval Test Wing Pacific (NTWP), or a comparable DoD test organization.
 * Military or civilian experience operating UUVs or performing duties directly supporting unmanned, autonomous, or undersea systems operations.
 * Experience with complex command-and-control, communications, navigation, autonomy, payload, sensor, sonar, acoustic, or mission systems.
 * Experience coordinating undersea or maritime test ranges, operating areas, tracking systems, acoustic instrumentation, targets, support vessels, launch/recovery assets, or other test resources.
 * Experience with UUV navigation, tracking, telemetry, acoustic communications, positioning, mission planning, launch/recovery, or other undersea operating considerations.
 * Experience with autonomous systems, advanced autonomy, human-machine teaming, or integration of unmanned systems into complex test environments.
 * Formal military or civilian undersea/maritime training, qualification, or significant operating experience involving UUVs, submarines, undersea warfare, ocean systems, hydrographic systems, or other relevant maritime systems.
 * Master's degree in engineering, systems engineering, test and evaluation, ocean engineering, maritime systems, or another relevant technical field.

## Description

KBR is seeking a UUV Developmental Test Project Officer to lead developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities involving unmanned underwater vehicles and associated mission systems supporting Naval Test Wing Atlantic. The UUV Project Officer will serve as the primary integrator for assigned test efforts, leading multidisciplinary teams through test planning, preparation, execution, analysis, and reporting. The selected candidate will coordinate the personnel, test articles, ranges, instrumentation, targets, waterspace, support vessels, equipment, data requirements, and other resources necessary to safely and effectively accomplish test objectives.

This position emphasizes test leadership and project execution rather than vehicle operation. The Project Officer will provide technical and operational leadership to engineers, operators, analysts, technicians, range personnel, and other supporting organizations. Depending on experience and program requirements, the selected candidate may also operate or support operation of unmanned underwater vehicles, but vehicle operation will not be the primary responsibility. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in a developing mission area where requirements, processes, test infrastructure, and team composition will continue to evolve.

Roles and Responsibilities

 * Lead the planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting of developmental test activities involving UUVs and associated robotic and autonomous systems.
 * Serve as the primary integrator for assigned test efforts, ensuring availability and coordination of personnel, test articles, ranges, targets, instrumentation, equipment, waterspace, support vessels, communications, data systems, and other required resources.
 * Lead multidisciplinary teams of operators, engineers, analysts, technicians, range personnel, program representatives, and other stakeholders during test planning and execution.
 * Develop and coordinate test plans, procedures, schedules, risk-management products, resource requirements, data requirements, technical documentation, and test readiness activities.
 * Coordinate with Government leadership, program offices, range organizations, operating-area authorities, and supporting organizations to identify and resolve technical, operational, scheduling, safety, and resource issues.
 * Evaluate test results, document deficiencies and lessons learned, and support preparation of technical reports, briefings, and recommendations.
 * Provide technical and test leadership to UUV operators and test specialists as the organization grows, and operate or support operation of UUVs when appropriate based on qualifications and mission requirements.