Hiring: EO/IR Systems Engineer Company: QinetiQ US Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:36:47 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Accessibility, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Program Management, Python, Secret Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •7+ years of progressive systems engineering and Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience supporting defense acquisition programs. Required Skills: •Author, update, and staff the component Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategy and test plans in alignment with System Specifications, the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM), and applicable Army regulations to support EMD activities and component qualification. •Lead Test and Evaluation Working Integrated Product Teams (T&E WIPTs) and chair Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs); participate in System Functional Reviews (SFRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and technical interchange meetings. •Guide test activities in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Plan (SEP); manage the RVTM to ensure rigorous, end-to-end verification and formal requirements closure. •Ensure traceability between system requirements, verification methods, qualification events, and test results. •Establish specialized sub-working groups as required, deconflict technical issues, enable cross-IPT data sharing, and elevate unresolved risks to the Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT). •Manage the T&E schedule within the project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and coordinate range facilities, assets, and test resources with the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Redstone Test Center (RTC), White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), Program Management Offices (PMOs), and laboratory stakeholders. •Provide systems and test engineering oversight of contractor-performed test events; evaluate T&E-related contract data requirements including test strategies, verification plans, qualification procedures, safety documentation, and test reports for technical rigor and contractual compliance. •Witness, or designate project office personnel to witness, on-site and laboratory testing; monitor test data collection to support independent system evaluations. Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical STEM discipline; equivalent military experience may be considered. •Demonstrated experience supporting acquisition-level qualification, verification, and T&E activities across the full acquisition life cycle. •Solid functional working knowledge of U.S. Army T&E processes, including coordination with ATEC, RTC, and other government test stakeholders. •Demonstrated ability to lead complex T&E efforts in support of Government program objectives with limited day-to-day direction. •Strong technical briefing, analytical, and technical writing skills. •Previous experience supporting missile seeker, optical/IR sensor, or guidance system test and evaluation across laboratory, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and flight test environments. •Prior experience directly supporting the Javelin Weapon System, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM), or PEO Missiles and Space programs. •Hands-on proficiency with data analysis and reduction toolsets such as MATLAB, Python, or specialized telemetry processing software. •DAWIA Practitioner or equivalent certification in Test and Evaluation or Engineering, or PMP certification. Compensation: •$140,000 - $190,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!