Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer (AI)

Location: Hybrid role in Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Salary: USD $165,000–$200,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national-priority programs through information technology, test and evaluation, program mission support, engineering and analysis, and training.

What you will do

• Lead engineering and analysis teams supporting Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessments activities and high-priority Department of War acquisition and modernization programs.
• Drive digital engineering innovations, best practices, and AI-enabled automation into acquisition programs, T&E deliverables, and administrative processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, systems, systems-of-systems, prototypes, hardware, software, and lifecycle capabilities.
• Develop risk-focused assessment plans, review requirements, test cases, verification and validation efforts, and analyze acquisition documentation and program milestones.
• Coordinate with government offices, test activities, program chief engineers, action officers, assessment teams, and industry experts.
• Brief senior Department of War decision makers and provide expert input on acquisition, systems engineering, test and evaluation policies, instructions, and regulations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with senior-level customers.
• Familiarity with DoDI 5000.89, DoDI 5000.88, and the Defense Technical Risk Assessment Manual (DTRAM).
• Experience or knowledge in systems engineering and developmental test and evaluation supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs and Department of War policy.
• Familiarity with emerging technology, digital engineering tools and processes, and AI applications to engineering workflows.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Familiarity with the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
• INCOSE certification such as CSEP or ESEP.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare, paid leave, retirement, insurance, education, and training benefits.
• Flexible management of work hours on the hybrid project.
• Single accrual leave plan.