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EXPERIMENTATION LEAD/TEST ENGINEER SME

ignitenow
Fort Bragg, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Job Title
EXPERIMENTATION LEAD/TEST ENGINEER SME
Location
09463 IT
CLK 65205 DE (Primary)
Fort Bragg, NC US
Honolulu, HI 96858 US
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in defense, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Ignite is seeking driven, detail-oriented Experimentation & Test Engineers to join our team supporting ASA(ALT) modernization initiatives at multiple ASCC headquarters, including Wiesbaden, Germany; Vincenza, Italy; Honolulu, HI; and Ft. Bragg, NC. Positions are on-site.

Job Requirements

Position Overview

Lead planning and execution of operational demonstrations and technology experiments within Army theaters. This role works with operational units, engineers, and acquisition stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies under realistic conditions and produce recommendations for capability improvement and transition.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and coordinate operational demonstrations and experimentation events.

· Develop test objectives, evaluation criteria, and data collection plans.

· Integrate emerging technologies into exercises and field events.

· Analyze results and provide recommendations on technology maturity.

· Document lessons learned and operational feedback.

Required Qualifications

· Experience: 15 years (SME), 10 years (Senior)

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

· Engineering or technical background supporting DoD systems or technology development.

· Experience planning or executing technology demonstrations and/or test events.

· Ability to coordinate technical activities with operational stakeholders.

· Clearance: Secret

Desired Qualifications

· DAWIA Engineering certification and/or similar industry certification

· Experience supporting Army test organizations or operational experimentation.

· Background in developmental or operational test.

· Background in rapid capability development or technology demonstrations.

· Clearance: Top Secret

Additional Information

· Expected Travel: 25% field demonstrations and exercises expected

· US Citizenship

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Accommodation Request: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers sites as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please send your request to IgniteHR@IgniteNow.Net

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