Freelance Lab Test Engineer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Test & Evaluation Engineer - CUAS Field Support to join our team. This position will provide field support for CUAS test and evaluation activities involving EW systems, RF systems, sensors, unmanned systems, threat devices, tactical platforms, test equipment, and supporting infrastructure. Thie role will also Support planning, coordination, setup, execution, teardown, and post-test recovery for field test events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development and review of test objectives, test plans, test procedures, test cards, data collection plans, equipment lists, and field support requirements.
• Support developmental testing, operationally relevant assessments, demonstrations, experiments, and over-the-air field events. Coordinate with Government leads, Test Directors, engineers, range personnel, safety personnel, logistics teams, technicians, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to support field execution.
• Prepare, stage, transport, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and recover test equipment and test materiel used during CUAS field events.
• Support test equipment readiness, including calibration status checks, configuration verification, equipment setup, cabling, power, communications, and pre-test functional checks.
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab, range, and field test equipment, including custom-built and Government test equipment.
• Assist with target device support, including configuration, inspection, readiness verification, staging, inventory control, operation, recovery, and post-test accountability.
• Support field test logistics to ensure target devices, test equipment, vehicles, support equipment, and required materials are available and functional prior to test execution.
• Assist with tactical vehicle, support vehicle, or mobile platform coordination when required for CUAS test events.
• Support field data collection, including system performance data, RF data, target activity, event timelines, operator observations, equipment status, anomalies, and deviations from planned procedures.
• Document test observations, equipment issues, environmental factors, safety concerns, configuration changes, and lessons learned.
• Support post-test data organization, data review, trip reports, test reports, technical summaries, engineering recommendations, and briefing materials.
• Identify field execution risks, data gaps, test limitations, equipment problems, logistics concerns, and safety issues that may affect test success.
• Provide recommendations to improve field test setup, execution efficiency, equipment readiness, data collection quality, repeatability, and overall test rigor.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, Integrated Product Teams, planning meetings, daily field briefs, post-test debriefs, and lessons learned reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering. Relevant military, technical, field test, range operations, or test and evaluation
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree depending on customer requirements. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of War programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers' mission critical challenges. TRISTAR's core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of War and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.