Director of RDT&E

Cypress Lake Solutions, LLC is seeking an accomplished Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) leader to support the DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Fires Directorate. The Director of RDT&E will provide senior technical and operational leadership for complex developmental test efforts, integrate multidisciplinary teams, and advise customers on mission priorities, technical risk, and resource requirements. The Director will also contribute technical leadership to Cypress Lake’s capability development, industry engagement, strategic planning, and long-term growth.

Cypress Lake Solutions is a mission-driven small business based in North Alabama near Redstone Arsenal, serving the heart of the U.S. defense and aerospace community. Our mission is to serve with integrity, lead with compassion, and deliver with excellence-putting people first in every solution we provide. We are more than a service provider; we are stewards of trust who value meaningful relationships with our clients, employees, and community.

Rooted in faith and principles of servant leadership, we strive to operate with humility, transparency, and the belief that doing what is right always comes before doing what is easy. Our culture is shaped by four guiding priorities:

Faith:
We lead with integrity and a commitment to ethical decision-making.
Family:
We support employees’ responsibilities at home and encourage healthy work-life balance.
Fulfillment:
We help our team pursue meaningful work and grow professionally.
Fellowship:
We value camaraderie, teamwork, and celebrating achievements.

Employees at Cypress Lake are treated as trusted professionals and empowered to excel in their mission.

Director of RDT&E

Cypress Lake Solutions, LLC is seeking an accomplished Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) leader to support the DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Fires Directorate. The Director of RDT&E will provide senior technical and operational leadership across complex test programs, bringing together multidisciplinary teams, customer priorities, and mission requirements.

This position supports the U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Fires Directorate at Redstone Arsenal, located near Huntsville, AL.

Work environment primarily consists of onsite office space and conference rooms and may also include engineering laboratories, machine shops, fabrication facilities, ammunition and explosives work areas, outdoor weapons test ranges, and operational demilitarization facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Support critical RDT&E missions. Provide senior-level technical, operational, and programmatic support across AvMC Fires Directorate RDT&E mission areas.
• Lead complex test efforts. Help plan, coordinate, execute, and assess flight tests and other developmental test activities involving advanced weapon systems and technologies.
• Integrate multidisciplinary teams. Bring together engineers, test specialists, analysts, operators, and other stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and accomplish mission objectives.
• Advise customers and leadership. Translate technical findings, operational risks, resource needs, and program priorities into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Promote disciplined execution. Help ensure technical rigor, safety, quality, and risk management remain central to the planning and execution of complex or hazardous test activities.
• Strengthen RDT&E capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve technical processes, test infrastructure, workforce capabilities, and the application of emerging technologies.
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