Senior Staff Engineer, Test Director (R5446)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as Test Director for system-level integration and flight test campaigns of Hivemind Mission Autonomy on UAS and external platforms
• Own test readiness decisions, including entry/exit criteria for lab, simulation, ground, and flight test phases
• Plan, direct, and execute fly–fix–fly test campaigns, ensuring rapid iteration while maintaining disciplined configuration control and safety
• Define and enforce test strategy, including system-level verification and validation, test phasing, and prioritization of objectives
• Direct cross-functional test execution, coordinating across various engineering disciplines and test operators.
• Determine test infrastructure requirements, including SIL, HIL, simulation environments, flight test assets, and automated test pipelines
• Approve and oversee test procedures, test cards, and execution plans, serving as the final authority during test conduct
• Define performance metrics and success criteria, ensuring test data is actionable and traceable to requirements and mission outcomes

Job requirements

• B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field)
• 7+ years of experience in system integration and test, including SIL, HIL, simulation, and flight test environments
• Demonstrated experience leading test execution, including authority over test conduct, readiness, and risk decisions
• Strong background working cross-functionally with systems engineering, software, hardware, safety, and program management teams
• Highly organized and methodical, with the ability to manage complex, fast-paced test campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing technical status to leadership and customers
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to high standards while fostering a collaborative, respectful team environment
• Working knowledge of DoD DT&E and OT&E processes and documentation expectations