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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Battelle Memorial Institute
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $113,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Execution Engine
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8965327/test-engineer

## About the Role

Work is performed both in the field and at various laboratories. The candidate is required to interact directly with the client on a regular basis and should possess strong oral and written communication skills, a solid background in Test and Evaluation, and an understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is also required., * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (preferably engineering) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 * Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to travel up to 25% annually.
 * Sole U.S. citizenship with the eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance and TSA Security Suitability., * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (preferably engineering) from an accredited college or university with five (5) years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with three (3) years of experience; or a PhD with one (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
 * Active DOD Secret Security Clearance and TSA Security Suitability.
 * Experience in the test and evaluation of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE).
 * Experience applying statistics to analyze and report test results.
 * Experience in formulating experimental design methods.
 * Experience designing and/or implementing data collection hardware and techniques.
 * Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015.

## Description

Battelle's Critical Infrastructure Business Line is seeking a Test Engineer to lead and/or support the research, development, test, and evaluation of security systems and technology for the Department of Homeland Security. This is a full-time, on-site position based at Battelle's Crystal City Operations in Arlington, Virginia.

Primary responsibilities include leading and/or supporting test planning, test execution, data collection/reduction/analysis, and technical report writing. Applicable technical areas include non-intrusive inspection and associated scientific disciplines, physical security applications, command and control integration, human factors, operations research, statistics, and engineering. Additional responsibilities include conducting engineering design reviews, engaging representatives of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and working directly with vendors and stakeholders to enhance technologies and capabilities through developmental lifecycle support. The candidate may also participate in scientific conferences, support and/or lead technical proposal development, and generate white papers for further research opportunities.


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