Interception Test Engineer

The Interceptor Test Engineer owns the end-to-end engineering execution of interception tests — from planning through post-test analysis. This role is responsible for ensuring tests are safe, technically sound, and produce decision-quality data for engineering and program stakeholders. The engineer works closely with operations, systems engineering, quality assurance, and test field personel, to plan, execute, and analyze complex field trials involving munitions.

Requirements:

Proven experience leading complex field trials involving precision-guided munitions and complex safety scenarios
Experience developing detailed test plans in coordination with stakeholders, including defining success criteria and test scenarios
Strong understanding of measurement and instrumentation systems (sensors, telemetry, high-speed imaging)
Experience presenting to Safety Boards and managing test safety end-to-end
Experience leading or presenting Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Strong cross-functional communication skills — ability to work effectively with operations, systems engineering, QA, and external suppliers
Experience producing technical reports and data packages for engineering review
Familiarity with documentation control and quality/regulatory standards for testing
Relevant engineering degree — e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Why Join Skapion?:

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a defense-tech startup during its most exciting growth phase!

Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Preparation

Gather test objectives and requirements from requesting stakeholders and develop a detailed test plan (goals, success criteria, scenarios)
Define measurement and instrumentation requirements (sensors, telemetry, high-speed cameras, etc.)
Build test schedules while accounting for resource constraints, weather, range/field availability, etc.
Identify technical risks in advance and define mitigation plans
Verify system configuration prior to test execution

Safety

Hold overall responsibility for the end-to-end safety posture of the test
Prepare and present materials to Safety Boards
Define hazard areas, safety margins, and emergency procedures
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory safety standards and procedures

Test Readiness Review (TRR) Leadership

Consolidate and present engineering readiness for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with the Operations Team Lead to synchronize engineering requirements with field execution
Interface with execution group, systems engineering teams, quality assurance, and other stakeholders
Interface with external suppliers/support providers as needed

Analysis & Deliverables

Own the production of raw data and engineering deliverables from the test (data package)
Conduct initial analysis of results against success criteria defined with engineering
Write a summary test report: findings, deviations, conclusions, and recommendations for engineering approval
Produce Lessons Learned and feed them back into the next planning cycle

Documentation & Control

Manage test documentation (procedures, protocols, approvals) in accordance with quality/regulatory requirements
Track test plan versions and real-time changes