... testing. * Lead or support embedded system integration using weapon system protocols such as MIL-STD-1760, EBR-1553, CAN, and related defense busses. * Architect embedded solutions using military ...
... testing. * Lead or support embedded system integration using weapon system protocols such as MIL-STD-1760, EBR-1553, CAN, and related defense busses. * Architect embedded solutions using military ...
CMS does not consider the use of weapons in the application of restraint as a safe or appropriate ... Perform routine preventive maintenance observations, such as monitoring and testing alarms.
CMS does not consider the use of weapons in the application of restraint as a safe or appropriate ... Perform routine preventive maintenance observations, such as monitoring and testing alarms.
Senior Systems Engineer
Crane, IN · On-site
$104K - $142K/yr
The MACH-TB program is a multi-service initiative focused on the development, integration, and flight testing of hypersonic weapon systems and enabling technologies. In this role, the candidate will ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Crane, IN · On-site
$104K - $142K/yr
The MACH-TB program is a multi-service initiative focused on the development, integration, and flight testing of hypersonic weapon systems and enabling technologies. In this role, the candidate will ...
Mechanical Engineers with Security Clearance
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$45 - $65/hr
Required Skills: * 2+ years experience designing or testing mechanical components and assemblies ... Aerospace, defense, avionics, weapon systems, automotive, or complex manufacturing experience
Mechanical Engineers with Security Clearance
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$45 - $65/hr
Required Skills: * 2+ years experience designing or testing mechanical components and assemblies ... Aerospace, defense, avionics, weapon systems, automotive, or complex manufacturing experience
... weapon systems. They focus on critical testing for radiation hardening, hardware-in-the-loop, and complex electronic systems to ensure mission success. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and ...
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... weapon systems. They focus on critical testing for radiation hardening, hardware-in-the-loop, and complex electronic systems to ensure mission success. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and ...
New
Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a "Taser ... drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists ...
Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a "Taser ... drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists ...
Part Time ACJC- Special Deputy/Baliff
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$25.31/hr
Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a "Taser ... drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists ...
Part Time ACJC- Special Deputy/Baliff
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$25.31/hr
Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a "Taser ... drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists ...
Sr. Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$57 - $82/hr
Experience designing, redesigning, integrating, or testing mechanical components and assemblies ... Aerospace, defense, avionics, weapon systems, or other highly regulated product-development ...
Sr. Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$57 - $82/hr
Experience designing, redesigning, integrating, or testing mechanical components and assemblies ... Aerospace, defense, avionics, weapon systems, or other highly regulated product-development ...
Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a "Taser ... drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists ...
Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a "Taser ... drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists ...
... weapon system development, planning and analysis, which may include: * System Requirements and ... Experience with real-time Simulations and HWIL testing, preferred. * Experience with HWIL equipment ...
... weapon system development, planning and analysis, which may include: * System Requirements and ... Experience with real-time Simulations and HWIL testing, preferred. * Experience with HWIL equipment ...
... weapon system development, planning and analysis, which may include: * System Requirements and ... Experience with real-time Simulations and HWIL testing, preferred. * Experience with HWIL equipment ...
... weapon system development, planning and analysis, which may include: * System Requirements and ... Experience with real-time Simulations and HWIL testing, preferred. * Experience with HWIL equipment ...
Senior Engineer or Analyst (Multi-Discipline) with Security Clearance
Crane, IN · On-site
$104K - $143K/yr
... weapon system development, planning and analysis, which may include: * System Requirements and ... Experience with real-time Simulations and HWIL testing, preferred. * Experience with HWIL equipment ...
Senior Engineer or Analyst (Multi-Discipline) with Security Clearance
Crane, IN · On-site
$104K - $143K/yr
... weapon system development, planning and analysis, which may include: * System Requirements and ... Experience with real-time Simulations and HWIL testing, preferred. * Experience with HWIL equipment ...
Deputy Program Manager, Weapon System Integration (WSI)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$111K/yr
... testing, and production alongside cross-functional teams.. Physical Activities Minimal/no physical ... Experience with weapon systems or special mission military platforms, architectures, capabilities ...
Deputy Program Manager, Weapon System Integration (WSI)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$111K/yr
... testing, and production alongside cross-functional teams.. Physical Activities Minimal/no physical ... Experience with weapon systems or special mission military platforms, architectures, capabilities ...
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
... craft, engines, weapons, communications, and navigation systems; collect data on enemy ... screening, physical testing, and community selection to enter the SWCC training pipeline.
Weapons Tester information
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$10.29 - $14.78
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What is a weapons tester?
A Weapons Tester is responsible for assessing the performance, reliability, and safety of various weapons systems, including firearms, explosives, and military equipment. They conduct tests under controlled conditions, analyze results, and report findings to engineers and military officials. This role often requires knowledge of ballistics, physics, and engineering principles, as well as strict adherence to safety protocols. Weapons testers may work for the military, defense contractors, or government agencies to ensure that weapons function correctly before deployment.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of a weapons tester?
Weapons Testers generally spend their days preparing and conducting tests on weapons and related systems, collecting and analyzing performance data, and documenting results for further evaluation. They work closely with engineers, safety specialists, and quality assurance teams to ensure that all testing procedures follow strict safety and industry standards. You may also assist in developing test plans, calibrating equipment, and troubleshooting malfunctions during the testing process. This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability, as projects and test parameters often change based on research needs and regulatory requirements.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the weapons tester position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Weapons Tester, you need a solid understanding of ballistics, engineering principles, and safety protocols, typically complemented by a relevant technical or engineering degree. Familiarity with data acquisition systems, high-speed cameras, test instrumentation, and often security clearances or certifications like OSHA training are common requirements. Attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, and clear communication are vital soft skills for this position. These skills ensure that weapons are tested accurately and safely, supporting both product reliability and team safety in potentially hazardous environments.

Full-time
Re-posted 26 days ago
V2X rating
8.8
Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X is seeking an accomplished Principal Embedded Systems Engineer (T05) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department. Embedded Solutions serves as a core, cross-disciplinary engineering function specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of secure, high-performance embedded systems, including firmware, FPGA, and electronic product development, across multiple defense and aerospace portfolios.
Responsibilities
V2X is seeking an accomplished Principal Embedded Systems Engineer (T05) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department in Indianapolis, Indiana. Embedded Solutions serves as a core, cross-disciplinary engineering function specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of secure, high-performance embedded systems, including firmware, FPGA, and electronic product development, across multiple defense and aerospace portfolios.
In this high-impact technical leadership role, you will architect, develop, and integrate embedded electronics and real-time firmware/software for advanced weapon carriage, release, and safety applications. Operating within a functionally matrixed organization, you will partner with systems, software, electrical, and other engineering stakeholders to deliver embedded solutions that meet rigorous mission assurance, safety, and compliance standards.
You will provide end-to-end technical leadership: driving requirements flowdown, system-level integration, architecture definition, embedded product and safety function development, and full system test/verification. This role demands deep experience across embedded electronics, firmware/software, and a proven ability to deliver safety-critical and mission-assured solutions in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
As part of Embedded Solutions, you will support a variety of programs and portfolios, applying your technical expertise wherever it is needed to advance V2X's engineering objectives and customer missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert and technical lead for embedded firmware/software design supporting weapon system integration, including safing, arming, carriage, release, and interlock systems.
- Architect and validate digital/analog safety and release electronics and develop/lead integration of embedded control and safety-critical firmware/software.
- Own the technical approach spanning requirements analysis, systems architecture, interface definition, hardware bring-up, integration, and full lifecycle verification, including lab and system-level testing.
- Lead or support embedded system integration using weapon system protocols such as MIL-STD-1760, EBR-1553, CAN, and related defense busses.
- Architect embedded solutions using military COTS platforms (OpenVPX, VME, CMOSS, and others), ensuring appropriate trade studies, system partitioning, and hardware/software resource allocation.
- Ensure all design practices reflect system safety, reliability, quality, and compliance with standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, and related industry/regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including customer/government technical teams) on requirements validation, qualification strategy, integration plans, and system safety/hazard analysis.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to electrical, firmware, and software engineers; conduct peer/code/design reviews to ensure organizational technical rigor and continuous skill growth within the section.
- Lead or support technical review boards, architecture/design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and participate in proposal, estimation, and strategy development.
- Contribute to the continuous development of best practices, technical standards, and roadmaps within V2X's embedded and weapon system engineering function.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM field (Master's preferred).
- 12+ years' professional experience in embedded systems, firmware/software, or electronics design for safety-critical military, aerospace, or high-reliability applications.
- Expert proficiency in embedded systems architecture, requirements flowdown, and technical risk management for safety- or mission-critical applications.
- Extensive experience designing and integrating both firmware/software and digital/analog hardware, including CCA/PCB, FPGA, and SoC platforms.
- Hands-on expertise in embedded firmware and software development (C, C++, Python), real-time operating systems (RTOS, bare-metal), and integration with hardware interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute formal V&V, requirements traceability, and technical reviews using structured, standards-driven approaches.
- Strong technical leadership and mentorship skills; proven track record guiding cross-functional teams and driving skill growth within a matrixed environment.
- Experience leading or supporting technical risk management, trade studies, and root cause investigations for high-assurance embedded products.
- Demonstrated systems-level proficiency, integrating embedded hardware, firmware, and software for safety- or mission-critical weapon, carriage, or release systems.
- Hands-on experience with defense communication busses and protocols (MIL-STD-1760, EBR-1553, CAN, etc.) and implementing real-time safety release or control functions.
- Deep expertise in digital and analog hardware design for embedded weapon or safety systems, including integration of COTS military hardware (OpenVPX, VME, CMOSS, etc.).
- Strong background in requirements decomposition, system interface definition, hazard analysis, and formal verification and validation activities.
- Thorough understanding of compliance and certification requirements for safety-critical electronics and software (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, documentation, troubleshooting, and technical leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication abilities - can translate complex concepts fluently across engineering and non-engineering domains.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Security Clearance & Other Requirements:
- Ability to access systems with information restricted to U.S. citizens per federal contract requirements is required.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience establishing or advancing technical best practices, standards, or competency frameworks for an embedded function or discipline.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps and configuration management for embedded systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).
- Track record integrating technologies such as model-based design/MBD, FPGA-based signal/video processing, or embedded machine learning.
- Publications, patents, or recognized thought leadership in embedded systems, weapon system integration, or safety/security engineering.
- Experience as lead designer or integrator of embedded safety/weapon release electronics for airborne or ground vehicle platforms, ideally with operational/fielded system exposure.
- Working knowledge of airworthiness, safety, and compliance standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, ARP4754/4761).
- Advanced proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, real-time operating systems, protocol implementation, and automated verification environments.
- Familiarity with requirements management, configuration management, and supplier/OEM management processes for defense programs.
- Advanced degree and/or recog
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
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About V2X
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Industry
Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
McLean, VA, US
Year founded
1945