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Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

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Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2025
Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer. This will be an on-site position located in Arlington VA.

Battelle's Critical Infrastructure Business Line group is seeking a senior acquisition test engineer to lead the research, development, test and evaluation of security systems and technology for the Department of Homeland Security. This is a full-time position, and the selected candidate will work in Battelle's Crystal City Operations in Arlington, Virginia.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include leading test engineers in federal acquisition-based test planning, executing test methodologies, conducting data collection, reduction, and analysis, and producing technical reports. 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. The candidate will be expected to train and provide day-to-day direction to junior staff to strengthen technical development and foster innovative processes.

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities include conducting engineering design reviews, engaging with representatives of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and working directly with vendors and stakeholders to enhance technologies and capabilities in developmental lifecycle support. The candidate should have a strong background in Test and Evaluation and a solid understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. They may also participate in scientific conferences, support or lead technical proposal development, and generate white papers to explore further research opportunities.

Work will be performed in both laboratory and field settings. The candidate must interact directly with the client on a regular basis and should demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Additionally, the candidate should have excellent computer proficiency, including expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering displine or similar with 5 years of technical work experience, or master's degree with 2 years of experience, or PhD.
  • The candidate must be able to travel, be a self-starter, and a team player. Travel is expected to be up to 25%.
  • Sole ship with the eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance and to obtain TSA Security Suitability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 7 years of technical work experience, or PhD with 4 years experience.
  • Already possess TSA Security Suitability and Secret Security Clearance.
  • Specific Federal Acquisition experience.
  • Experience in the test and evaluation of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE).
  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU) T&E Level I, II, and/or III certification (or equivalent)
  • Experience applying statistics to analyze and report test results.
  • Experience in formulating design of experimental methods
  • Experience designing and/or implementing data collection hardware and techniques.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
  • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
  • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
  • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
  • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
  • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

  • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
  • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
  • Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
  • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
  • Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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