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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 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 a US citizen.
• 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.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.
BENEFITS:
For more information please visit: careers-tatitlek.icims.com
$65+ DOQ/annually
Requirements
Must-haves
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 a US citizen.
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.
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.
Nice-to-haves
Proficiency with logistics and travel, experience in a DoD setting preferred.
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