Elijah Washington
Woodbridge
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran and cleared Staff Engineer specializing in remote sensing across ground, air, and maritime platforms. Experienced in ISR operations, data annotation for AI/ML defense systems, and tactical software testing under real-world mission conditions. Proven record supporting DoD programs through field validation, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Monitor
Bespoke Technologies Inc.
McLean
10.2024 - Current
- Monitor secure facilities and enforce access control procedures in classified environments.
- Coordinate with federal security teams to ensure physical protection of personnel and sensitive systems.
- Maintain daily activity logs and report anomalies in accordance with DoD and company protocols.
Staff Engineer – Remote Sensing (Ground, Air, and Maritime Systems)
QinetiQ US
Fort Belvoir
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct field testing and evaluation of mission software on UAVs and tactical ground vehicles for government programs.
- Oversee sensor integration, data collection, and performance validation under real-world conditions.
- Coordinate with engineers, operators, and program staff to ensure system readiness and mission compatibility.
- Analyze test results and provide technical reports supporting deployment and acquisition decisions.
- Lead test events focused on operational functionality and mission assurance.
Data Labeler
QinetiQ US
Fort Belvoir
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Labeled and categorized imagery data related to counter-UAS, mine detection, and camouflage identification across land and air platforms.
- Utilized analytic tools to annotate large-scale video and still imagery datasets for ML development.
- Partnered with data science teams to refine labeling workflows and support AI model improvement for ISR missions.
Senior Logistics Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw digitization processes for DoD contracts, ensuring accuracy and security.
- Led a team of data entry specialists and coordinated government communications.
- Supported audits and workflow improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Auditor
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Executed quality control, indexing, and secure storage for classified documents.
- Verified data integrity and compliance with contract formatting standards.
- Supported retrieval and backup operations for federal archives.
UAS Operator (15W)
United States Army
Fort Huachuca
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Operated the MQ-1C Grey Eagle in ISR, targeting, and acquisition missions.
- Conducted mission planning, flight analysis, and communication system maintenance.
- Supported Homeland Security and Border Patrol operations.
- Enforced personnel, information, and physical security compliance.
Education
A.A.S. - Criminal Justice, Specialization in Homeland Security
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA12.2026
Skills
- Remote Sensing & ISR Operations
- UAV Testing
- Ground Platform Testing
- Maritime Platform Testing
- AI/ML Data Labeling
- Model Support
- Tactical Software Integration
- Field Evaluation
- System Validation
- ArcGIS
- CVAT
- Tagit
- JIRA
- MS Office Suite
- DoD Security Protocols
- Classified Handling
- Leadership
- Mission Coordination
- Security protocols
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting
- Collaboration skills
- Performance validation
- Patrolling techniques
- Report preparation
- Surveillance expertise
- Access control management
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License
- Private Pilot License
- Unmanned Security License
Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance
- Former TS/SCI
Military Service
U.S. Army Veteran
Timeline
Security Monitor
Bespoke Technologies Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Staff Engineer – Remote Sensing (Ground, Air, and Maritime Systems)
QinetiQ US
11.2023 - Current
Data Labeler
QinetiQ US
12.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Logistics Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
09.2021 - 12.2022
Auditor
Defense Logistics Agency
05.2020 - 09.2021
UAS Operator (15W)
United States Army
11.2017 - 01.2020
A.A.S. - Criminal Justice, Specialization in Homeland Security
Northern Virginia Community College