Senior Test Lead - TSA Acceptance Testing

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Battelle is seeking a Senior Test Lead for the TSA Acceptance Testing Program, supporting a broad range of testing and evaluation activities nationwide. This is a hybrid opportunity based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Task Lead for the program and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting testing efforts for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), Verification Testing (VT), and Integrated Site Acceptance Testing (ISAT).

• Position is contingent upon Battelle receiving a contract award. Final hiring decisions will depend on organizational needs and candidate qualifications, with employment commencing only after the award is confirmed.

• Lead on-site testing activities, ensuring compliance with procedural, safety, and quality requirements.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, and templates to execute testing for all checkpoint and checked baggage technologies.
• Assign tasks for junior test engineers and test technicians to conduct tests in the field according to TSA guidelines.
• Ensure tests are executed using TSA-approved test plans, procedures, and test articles.
• Coordinate with test site and logistics teams to execute tests based on assigned schedules.
• Prepare key deliverables including Quick Look Reports (QLRs), Test reports, Datasheets, and daily summaries for test activities.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specific checkpoint and checked baggage technologies.
• Participate and provide key inputs for test briefings, technical discussions, and test out briefs with TSA stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline with five (5) years of experience in project or test leadership roles and five (5) years of experience supporting Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) testing or similar complex systems; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading acceptance testing activities in regulated or mission critical environments.
• Strong understanding of acceptance testing processes, test execution, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in airports, OEM production facilities, test laboratories, and warehouse or storage facilities.
• Work will be performed remotely, with approximately 50% travel.
• Ability to lift and move test equipment or test kits (up to approximately 40–50 lbs as needed).
• Flexibility to support off-hours or extended test schedules during active test events.
• Sole US Citizenship with eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $82k – $116k, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule:
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge:
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