Staff Engineer

  • The Tatitlek Corporation
  • Dahlgren, Virginia
  • Full Time

Overview

This position is contingent upon Contract Award

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Staff Engineer will work directly with the Government personnel in meeting the engineering needs of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fifteen (15) years of experience dealing with the T&E of weapon systems components, subsystems, and systems, including a demonstrated track record of successful T&E programs and successful collaboration on T&E teams. Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive T&E strategies. Strong understanding of military standards and regulations related to T&E (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461). Demonstrated training and mentoring skills, with the ability to effectively transfer knowledge and develop technical expertise in others. A commitment to objective assessment and continuous improvement is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex test data and identify areas for improvement. Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to effectively work within T&E teams. Ability to adapt to evolving requirements and priorities in a fast-paced T&E environment.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

  • Significant experience working on highly complex and critical Department of Defense (DoD) related (any Service Branch) Test and Evaluation projects.
  • Active participation in relevant industry standards committees related to T&E. Specific experience in military T&E methodologies, Test Planning, Instrumentation planning. Experience with the development and implementation of new approaches to executing a T&E mission. Experience creating solutions when gaps in T&E arise. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) required; Master's degree desired. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Test Engineer) desired.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

Salary

$140k/annually

Job ID: 523236124
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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