Test Analyst / Engineer (IFD/USG)

Position Title: Test Analyst / Engineer (IFD/USG )
Position Type: Full-time, Onsite
Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Clearance: Secret
Travel: Up to 25%

Waypoint’s client is seeking a highly skilled Test Analyst / Engineer to support end-to-end testing of new and emerging technologies for the U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive – Fires, Integrated Fires Directorate (IFD/USG).
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional capable of working independently while collaborating across government and contractor teams. This role serves as a critical link between engineering teams, test organizations, and senior Army stakeholders, ensuring systems meet operational, regulatory, and performance requirements throughout the test lifecycle.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate across PEO Fires, IFD/USG, and the Army test community to identify, plan, and execute all required test and regulatory activities in accordance with approved test plans and procedures.
• Develop and complete requirements verification and validation (V&V) documentation, test reports, and supporting artifacts.
• Create comprehensive test plans and detailed, step-by-step test procedures aligned to system requirements and operational objectives.
• Support the Test Director in planning and executing highly complex system and subsystem tests.
• Analyze test data to verify compliance with customer requirements and determine overall system performance and mission effectiveness.
• Identify deficiencies, develop mitigation strategies, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Provide timely status updates, metrics, and periodic reports on assigned projects to government leadership.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to formulate, refine, and coordinate customer and system requirements.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to senior government and program stakeholders across all phases of the acquisition and test lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of mission objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience in test, systems engineering, or related technical fields.
• Must currently hold an active and transferable DoD Secret clearance with a current investigation.
• Demonstrated experience performing testing and evaluation (T&E) of U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, schedule-driven environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) system capabilities and requirements processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Army test planning, test processes, and execution methodologies.
• Familiarity with Integrated Battle Command Station (IBCS) architecture and interoperability.
• Experience supporting programs within PEO Fires or Integrated Fires Directorate environments.
• Proficiency with Windows-based tools including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual