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As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighter and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality services. Powered by our highly skilled workforce, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance and modernization efforts, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated the ability to manage complex technical challenges while delivering exceptional service and mission-focused solutions to our customers. Precise Systems is seeking a motivated and mission-focused Test & Evaluation Engineer to support Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) test and evaluation activities for Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare programs at NSWC Crane. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating, planning, executing, and documenting field test events involving EW systems, CUAS capabilities, RF systems, test equipment, tactical vehicles, targets, sensors, software, and supporting test infrastructure. This position will serve as a key field test coordination resource, ensuring test events are properly planned, scheduled, resourced, executed, documented, and analyzed in support of Government test objectives. This role requires strong coordination skills, technical understanding of test and evaluation processes, and the ability to work across engineering, logistics, test operations, safety, range control, cybersecurity, configuration management, and Government stakeholder teams. This role requires in-person support. Duties: * Support field test coordination for CUAS and EW systems, including test planning, scheduling, execution, data collection, post-test analysis, and reporting. * Coordinate test event requirements across Government leads, engineers, test directors, range personnel, logistics teams, safety personnel, cybersecurity personnel, and supporting contractors. * Assist in the development of test objectives, test plans, test procedures, test schedules, test cards, data collection plans, risk items, and resource requirements. * Coordinate personnel, equipment, facilities, targets, vehicles, test instrumentation, RF equipment, software, sensors, communications equipment, and support materiel required for test events. * Support field and over-the-air test events, developmental testing, operationally relevant assessments, demonstrations, experiments, and system evaluations. The SOW specifically includes support for field activities and over-the-air events, as well as verification and validation for field and laboratory infrastructure and systems. * Track test readiness items, including equipment availability, calibration status, target configuration, range access, safety documentation, security requirements, data collection tools, and logistics support. * Coordinate and support test location planning, including range scheduling, facility coordination, access requirements, transportation needs, communications setup, and site-specific constraints. * Support pre-test readiness reviews, test planning meetings, Integrated Product Teams, daily test briefs, post-test debriefs, and lessons learned sessions. * Ensure CUAS test events are executed in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, safety requirements, security requirements, and customer direction. * Monitor test execution to ensure test objectives are met, discrepancies are documented, and deviations from planned procedures are captured for review. * Collect, organize, and review test data, including system performance data, RF data, target activity, event timelines, equipment status, operator observations, and anomaly reports. * Support data analysis and development of test reports, technical summaries, engineering recommendations, briefings, and lessons learned. * Coordinate with technical leads to identify test limitations, data gaps, equipment issues, and corrective actions. * Support configuration, staging, readiness, and inventory control of test targets, hardware, software, signals, recordings, and other stimuli used during CUAS test events. The SOW requires proper configuration, inspection, readiness, staging, inventory control, validation, and test/metrology equipment setup in both lab and field environments. * Coordinate movement, setup, operation, teardown, and return of test equipment and test materiel. * Assist with operation and sustainment of test equipment, range equipment, lab equipment, and field support equipment. * Coordinate with vehicle operators or support personnel when tactical vehicles, support vehicles, or mobile test assets are required for test execution. * Support identification and mitigation of test execution risks related to schedule, safety, range availability, equipment readiness, data collection, weather, logistics, or system performance. * Maintain action item trackers, test coordination matrices, schedules, status updates, and event planning documentation. * Support documentation review and revision activities, including recommendations to improve test methodology, rigor, efficiency, schedule execution, and mission relevance. * Ensure test documentation, data, and reports are properly marked, stored, controlled, and distributed in accordance with security, CUI, OPSEC, and configuration management requirements. Required Education: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. Required Experience: * Three (3) years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering. * Relevant test and evaluation, military, technical, or field test experience may be considered in lieu of degree depending on customer requirements. * Experience supporting test and evaluation activities, field test coordination, system testing, developmental testing, operational testing, or technical demonstrations. * Experience planning or coordinating test events involving personnel, equipment, schedules, ranges, logistics, data collection, and technical documentation. * Understanding of test planning, test execution, data collection, test reporting, and post-test analysis processes. * Ability to coordinate across multiple functional areas, including engineering, logistics, safety, security, range operations, test operations, and program management. * Ability to develop and maintain test schedules, action item trackers, equipment lists, planning products, test documentation, and status updates. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to brief test status, risks, resource needs, execution issues, and recommendations to technical and Government stakeholders. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Desired Qualifications: * Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred. * Experience supporting CUAS, electronic warfare, RF systems, tactical systems, sensors, unmanned systems, or countermeasure systems. * Experience supporting NSWC Crane, NAVSEA, Marine Corps, Army, Navy, or other DoD test programs. * Experience with RF test equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, receivers, antennas, software-defined radios, data acquisition systems, or range instrumentation. * Experience coordinating field events at test ranges, military installations, or operationally relevant test sites. * Familiarity with test readiness reviews, test cards, test plans, test procedures, test reports, trip reports, technical reports, and engineering judgment records. * Experience with target configuration, target validation, target logistics, test equipment setup, calibration tracking, and equipment readiness. * Experience supporting tactical vehicle integration, mobile test platforms, or fielded mission system testing. * Familiarity with CUAS threat systems, UAS operations, RF detection, RF defeat, kinetic/non-kinetic effects, electronic attack, electronic support, or electronic protection. * Experience with Jira, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, OnePager, Confluence, data analysis tools, or test management tools. * Ability to work in outdoor field environments and support travel to test locations as required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.