Innovative Defense Technologies
Field Test Engineer - JobID-0029
$74K–$150K
Arlington, Virginia · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 1-3 years of related experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.
About the job
Deploys, tests, operates, and supports software and hardware infrastructure for DoD and Navy testing and experimentation at field sites.
What you'll do
- Deploy, install, maintain, and provide operational support and training for software/hardware infrastructure across test sites and Navy platforms.
- Coordinate installation checkouts, operational testing, and mission execution with warfighters and government sponsors.
- Review software designs, develop test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot issues during test events.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM field; or equivalent full-time professional experience.
- 1-3 years of related experience.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux systems using CLI tools, supporting software integration and testing in virtualized Linux environments, and managing VMware environments including ESXi and vCenter.
- Active U.S. Security Clearance; ability to travel up to 50%.
Nice to have
- Experience with Navy surface warfare systems or tactical applications such as Aegis Weapon System, CEC, or Link16.
- Experience with complex DoD software systems, system integration and testing, or scripting in Python, Java, or C++.
Pay
$74,000 - $116,000 USD (pay range); $90,000 - $150,000 USD (pay range); $74,000 - $150,000 USD (compensation range)
Tools
Linux, CLI, VMware, ESXi, vCenter, Aegis Weapon System, CEC, Link16
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