Field Support Officer (Test and Evaluation) at Dark Wolf Solutions

<p data-path-to-node="5">Dark Wolf is seeking a <strong>Field Support Officer (FSO)</strong> to join our Test &amp; Evaluation (T&amp;E) team. Serving as the critical on-site representative on DoD ranges and vendor trial sites, the FSO ensures non-traditional commercial technologies are validated efficiently against rigorous, defensible standards. This execution-focused role requires strong independent judgment, operational risk management expertise, and authoritative communication to bridge commercial innovation and military adoption. This position will require up to 50% travel. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee daily range operations and test logistics. Coordinate instrumentation, telemetry, targets, airspace, and operator positioning to ensure test plans are executed precisely as written.</li> <li>Manage day-to-day execution of test events on military ranges, acting as the primary government-affiliated point of contact for range control, ground crews, and vendor staff.Enforce gating compliance—including airworthiness, flight releases, spectrum/emitter authorizations, cyber clearances, and range safety approvals—using Operational Risk Management (ORM) frameworks.</li> <li>Hold active stop-work/halt-event authority when operating envelopes or safety limits are exceeded.&nbsp;</li> <li>Resolve range schedule shifts, resource dropouts, and unpredictable field conditions in real time, maintaining execution integrity so generated data remains defensible and credible.</li> <li>Act as the direct on-site representative interacting with range commanders, military operators, commercial tech vendors, and downstream Service partners to maintain smooth operational workflows.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>7+ years of directly relevant test planning, test management, and full lifecycle T&amp;E experience within DoD or national security domains.</li> <li>Experience conducting on-site test execution, range logistics management, and field data collection within DoD test range environments.</li> <li>Experience applying ORM frameworks and acting with Range Safety Officer (RSO) authority, including enforcing compliance and exercising halt-event authority.</li> <li>Understanding of DoD range protocols, flight clearances, spectrum/emitter authorizations, airworthiness releases, and cyber security approvals.</li> <li>Authoritative communication skills capable of credibly engaging range commanders, military units, and commercial vendors.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Ability to travel up to 50% to support range events, partner facilities, and vendor sites.</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> <p>This position is hybrid with travel requirements in the Southwest region of the United States.&nbsp;<br><br>The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $175,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.</p> <p>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.</p>