Principal T&E Integrator

Principal T&E Integrator

Position Overview Type: Full-Time

Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: None expected

Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

We are seeking an expert Principal T&E Integrator to serve as a senior technical integrator within our test team, responsible for harmonizing test and evaluation standards across five National Security programs. Leveraging extensive expertise in Test and Evaluation, this expert provides critical QA/QC, technical, and task management support to the Test Manager and Task Leads.

The Principal T&E Integrator focuses on elevating the quality and consistency of test processes by mentoring teams on the development of milestone briefings, test plans, and evaluation reports. They will ensure high standards for data collection methodologies, analytical rigor, operational realism, and secure execution of all test activities. Ultimately, this role translates complex technical data, test anomalies, and system performance into high-impact, clear operational assessments, providing senior leaders with the trusted insights necessary for critical deployment decisions.

Essential Functions

• Track, drive, and perform rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on program-wide OT&E tasks and deliverables, directly supporting the Test Manager and Task Leads to ensure test plans and execution scenarios maintain high operational realism.
• Ensure executive-level operational assessments that translate complex technical data, anomalies, and system performance into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• Mentor evaluation teams through complex data analysis, stress-testing data collection methodologies to ensure results are mathematically sound and operationally relevant.
• Support the evaluation of secure voice and data pipelines under simulated threat conditions to validate operational survivability and compliance.
• Oversee the integration of sensitive cryptographic systems, keyed assets, and secure communication networks throughout the testing lifecycle.

Required Education and Experience

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Master's degree in engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related technical field
  • Bachelor's degree engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related technical field with 6 additional years of relevant experience
• T&E Experience: 5+ years of dedicated Test & Evaluation (T&E) experience.
• Leadership Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience, including at least 4 years at the field grade officer, senior warrant officer, senior NCO, or civilian equivalent (e.g., O4/CW3/E8/GS-13) level supporting the Department of War (DoW).
• Mastery of T&E methodologies, test design, and statistical data analysis.
• Exceptional technical writing and briefing skills tailored for senior military and civilian stakeholders/leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary test teams, engineering specialists, and security personnel in high-pressure environments.
• Unwavering commitment to maintaining operational security, system integrity, and analytical excellence across all test programs.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with and be able to obtain Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of National Security Systems experience.
• Communications Security (COMSEC) operational or testing experience.
• Formal Government or DoD-approved COMSEC Custodian / COMSEC Management training.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GSLC) or IASAE Level III architecture certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP).
• Defense Acquisition: Demonstrated mastery of DAWIA T&E Level III standards (or equivalent GS-14/15 military/civilian T&E experience and training.

What We Offer:

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.