Test Engineer, CCM

The Tatitlek Corporation•White Sands, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Engineer for the Center for Countermeasures (CCM), you will help ensure the integrity of sensitive test events and contribute to 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. The work includes laboratory, ground, captive-flight, and live-field test activities involving military or foreign weapon systems, sensors, and electronic warfare technologies. This full-time position is based at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, and requires approximately 40% travel to locations throughout the United States for test events. The role involves work in office and laboratory settings as well as outdoor airfield and test-range environments, potentially under varying noise and weather conditions. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics; be U.S. citizens; be eligible to obtain or maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance; and hold a valid driver's license and/or REAL ID. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screening and receiving acceptable reference and background check results. Salary is $65+ annually, depending on qualifications (DOQ).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering; examples include electrical engineering, computer engineering, and physics.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar engineering software tools.
Experience in test and evaluation, research and development, and/or a government contractor environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Eligibility to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Valid driver's license and/or REAL ID.
Willingness to travel approximately 40% as needed for test events.
Must be located near or based out of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal 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 experience in outdoor and field-test operations.
Proven experience working in a professional manufacturing or test environment.
Ability to adapt quickly to situations commonly found in test environments.
Skilled in maintaining detailed logs and reports.
Ability to follow procedures while working independently.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; and meet good vision and hearing requirements.
Ability to work shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable reference and background check results.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with logistics and travel.
Experience in a Department of Defense setting.

Responsibilities

Support 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, including developing procedures, setting up instrumentation, establishing data-collection methods, and conducting post-test analysis.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and integrate laboratory and field-test equipment associated with U.S. 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 on programs and technical initiatives.
Assist in developing and evaluating concepts, techniques, devices, and supporting technologies for evaluating system performance.
Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and customer briefings related to defense technologies and mission support.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior personnel and technicians as experience increases.
Maintain compliance with safety, security, and operational procedures during laboratory and field activities.
Independently perform technical assignments and lead small projects or test teams.