Test Engineer, CCM

The Tatitlek Corporation•White Sands Missile Range, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer supports the Center for Countermeasures (CCM) by contributing to research, development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), directed-energy weapon, counter-UAS, AI/ML, and countermeasure/counter-countermeasure technologies for advanced weapon systems and defense applications. The role involves 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, New Mexico, with approximately 40% travel to test events at locations throughout the United States. The engineer works in office, laboratory, and outdoor field-test environments, and may work shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires eligibility to obtain or maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and compliance with applicable safety, security, and operational procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or 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.
Ability to be located near or based at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and work independently while following procedures.
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, including outdoor and field-test operations.
Experience working in a professional manufacturing or test environment.
Ability to adapt quickly to situations commonly encountered in test environments.
Skill in maintaining detailed logs and reports.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Good vision and hearing capabilities.
Ability to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable reference and background check results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a DoD setting.
Proficiency with logistics and travel.

Responsibilities

Support the analysis, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced weapon systems.
Help determine the susceptibility, vulnerability, and operational effectiveness of weapon and sensor systems in countermeasure environments.
Support or lead test planning, including developing test procedures, setting up instrumentation, defining data-collection methodologies, 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 ongoing programs and technical initiatives.
Assist in developing and evaluating 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.
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.
Perform technical assignments independently and lead small projects or test teams.