Innovative Defense Technologies
Field Test Engineer - JobID-0029
$74K–$150K
San Diego, Suite 200, California · 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, and supports hardware and software infrastructure at DoD and Navy test sites and platforms, helping customers conduct operational testing and mission execution.
What you'll do
- Deploy, install, maintain, and provide operational support and training for software/hardware infrastructure at test sites and Navy platforms.
- Coordinate installation checkouts, operational testing, and mission execution with government sponsors and warfighters.
- 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.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems using CLI tools and utilities.
- Experience supporting software integration, testing, and troubleshooting 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 complex Navy surface warfare systems or tactical applications such as Aegis Weapon System, CEC, or Link16.
- Experience running scripts in Python, Java, C++, or other languages.
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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