Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer II

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex,real-world threats to our nation and the world.

The Physical Detection Systems and Deployment Division, part of the National Security Directorate, delivers policy-informed technology solutions by removing barriers to real-world implementation. We strive to understand end-user environments to transition technology from the developmental stage to deployment. Our diverse expertise in operational systems provides tools, technologies, and approaches for combating a range of threats, both at home and in more than 100 countries around the globe.

PNNL is seeking a System Engineer II to support test and evaluation, systems integration, verification and validation, and technical program activities in support of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other national security mission needs. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, coordinate, execute, and document technical efforts that assess emerging technologies and support their transition into operational environments.

Projects may support DHS missions including border security, critical infrastructure protection, detection and screening technologies, situational awareness, emergency response, and other homeland security applications.

The position requires a highly organized and technically proficient engineer who can manage competing priorities, coordinate technical activities, track risks and issues, and contribute to the successful execution of complex projects. The selected candidate will support mission-focused engineering efforts by helping ensure technical quality, effective communication, and rigorous execution of test and evaluation activities across a diverse portfolio of homeland security and national security programs.

In this role, the selected candidate will design, implement, test, and maintain software for instrument control, user interfaces, data acquisition, and technical analysis workflows. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists and engineers to connect measurement needs with robust software systems that support laboratory testing, system integration, deployment readiness, and operational troubleshooting.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, designs, and manages holistic systems solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides expertise in how to tailor systems engineering techniques and processes to meet project objectives within constraints.
• Balances systems thinking and systems engineering best practices, as needed, over the full range of technology maturity levels.
• Applies systems engineering expertise to define cost/benefit and risk/opportunity, develop and analyze alternatives, support decisions, and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain plans and procedures for assigned technical activities.
• Coordinate test readiness, schedules, staffing, equipment, and required documentation.
• Track technical issues, risks, decisions, and action items through resolution.
• Review test and data products for completeness, consistency, and adherence to approved processes.
• Support system integration, verification,…