Test Engineer, CCM

As a Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of sensitive test events for the Center for Countermeasures (CCM). You will serve as a technical contributor in the research, development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), directed energy weapons, counter UAS, AI/ML, and countermeasure/counter-countermeasure technologies associated with advanced weapon systems and defense applications. You will participate in laboratory, ground, captive-flight, and live-field test activities involving military or foreign weapon systems, sensors, and electronic warfare technologies. This is a full-time position based at White Sands Missile Range with 40% travel to various locations throughout the US for test events., * Hands-on, mission-oriented individual capable of working in both office/lab settings and field test environments.

• Support the analysis, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced weapon systems.
• Assist in determining the susceptibility, vulnerability, and operational effectiveness of weapon and sensor systems in countermeasure environments.
• Support or lead test planning activities, including development of test procedures, instrumentation setup, data collection methodologies, and post-test analysis.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and integrate laboratory and field-test equipment associated with US systems and related technologies.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and briefings documenting findings, system performance, and recommended corrective actions or design improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, military personnel, contractors, and government agencies to support ongoing programs and technical initiatives.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of innovative concepts, techniques, devices, and supporting technologies to evaluate system performance.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and customer briefings related to defense technologies and mission support activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior personnel and technicians as experience level increases.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, security, and operational procedures during laboratory and field activities.
• Independently performs technical assignments and lead small projects or test teams.

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical, Computer, Physics, etc.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar engineering software tools.
• Experience operating in a test and evaluation, research and development, and/or Govt contractor environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must have a valid drivers license and/or real ID.
• Must be willing to travel approximately 40%, as needed to support test events.
• Must be located near/based out of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, laboratory equipment, field testing, or system integration.
• Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing technical equipment in operational environments.
• Hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting Outdoor and field-test operations.
• Proven experience working in a professional manufacturing or test environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt and adjust to situations commonly found in test environments.
• Proficiency with logistics and travel, experience in a DoD setting preferred.
• Skilled in maintaining detailed logs and reports.
• Excellent communication skills-verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Ability to follow procedures while working independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Must possess good vision and hearing capabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work performed in outdoor airfield and/or test range settings.
• May experience exposure to varying noise and weather conditions.
• Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

$65+ DOQ/annually