Staff Test Engineer 1

The Applied Research Test Technology Division (TTD) in Albuquerque, NM is looking for an Instrumentation Field Engineer to operate data acquisition systems (data bunkers) at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range.

In this role, you will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in performing the instrumentation of unique test articles and research platforms.

This position is responsible for recording and interpreting sensor data, identifying out-of-tolerance and anomalous readings, and documenting findings in detailed reports associated with energetic materials and blast environments.  This position will be client-facing and requires a customer-focused attitude while maintaining test objectives and data integrity.  You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics.

In addition to your technical role, you will assist with program management, planning and budgeting, and status reporting.  Position Responsibilities :

• The ability to interface with customers / executives and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and subsequently manage team members towards meeting project objectives
• Assist with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work or military experience
• Be able to install, repair, and maintain general test equipment.
• Be able to install, repair, and maintain equipment used as calibration standards.
• Proficiency applying NIST metrology standards / traceability for calibration standards.
• Diagnose errors or technical issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Possess critical thinking and collaborative skills.
• Produce detailed and timely service reports.
• Coordinate and maintain official logs for instrument calibration, ensuring that instruments have appropriate calibration certificates to support program test schedules.
• Document processes and procedures
• Ability to work in outdoor remote test environments such as the Chestnut range, PHETS, Stallion, etc.

areas of KAFB and WSMR

Requires work outdoors at all times of year at a moderate level of activity.     Summary pay range : $90,000 - $124,550  Experience Required

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $90,000 - $124,550