Entry Level Test Engineer

Job Code: 2024:0402-113

Location: Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Business Sector: Test Range Operations

Job Description

Plans, designs, coordinates, executes, monitors, evaluates, and reports test and evaluation of military equipment incorporating state-of-the-art technology and requiring substantial deviation from established test procedures and/or development of new procedures or instrumentation systems. Aviation Systems & Electronic Test (ASET) Division includes aircraft systems and equipment, rocket munitions, precision navigation, unmanned aerial systems and others. Parachute systems and equipment includes cargo and personnel parachute systems, precision guided airdrop systems, certification of material and aircraft for airdrop, external air transport and others. Sensors includes test and evaluation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems as well as sensors for force protection. Electronic warfare includes systems to counter improvised explosive devices (IED), interoperability and electromagnetic compatibility. Combat Automotive Systems Division (CASD) includes a variety of wheeled and tracked combat vehicles with either mounted direct or indirect fire weapon systems. Automotive vehicles include a wide variety of wheeled vehicle types and may also include logistics and material handling equipment and route clearance equipment. Direct fire weapon systems include associated munitions and targeting systems. Munitions & Weapons (M&W) Division includes indirect fire weapons systems and associated ammunition testing, large caliber munitions, guided projectiles, lot acceptance, insensitive munitions and stockpile reliability. Mine, counter-mine and demolition systems include mine performance, detection and neutralization, as well as smart and networked munitions. Assigned tests are usually feasibility, engineering design, development or product validation tests. May be assigned independent responsibility for a project having the characteristics described above or may serve as a project engineer on a major, complex system that is part of a high visibility, high-cost program for which a team leader has overall responsibility. Performs other duties as required to complete the assigned mission.

Qualifications

Pay Rate: DOE

Education/Licenses/Certifications/Experience Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET and regionally accredited college or university.
  
  

Job Skills Requirements:

• Must earn a Test Officer Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must have demonstrated experience as highly motivated; self-directed; able to set priorities and meet deadlines; able to follow through on complex projects; and strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to provide leadership to subordinate employees when necessary.
• Must have interest in learning and developing in the field of test and evaluation of military equipment and systems.
• Must develop ability to manage complex test program including customer interface, planning, cost estimating, execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a stressful, fast-paced work environment, be highly organized and possess the willingness to adapt to any situation.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and periodic re-screenings.
• Must be able to work long and varied hours.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of frequent bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing and stooping, sometimes for long periods.
• Must be able to ascend and descend equipment.
• Must be able to visually distinguish colors.
• Must be capable of lifting and transporting 35 lbs. unassisted over uneven ground for 50 feet.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed – sometimes on short notice – to support test missions.
• Must be able to travel for off-site duties up to 10% of time.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.
• Must be punctual, responsible, reliable, trustworthy and dependable.
• Must be able to use two-way radios, email and cellular phones for communications.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and be able to convey information clearly to management, customers, coworkers, employees and government officials in a professional, positive and customer focused manner.
• Must have a positive, well-mannered customer service attitude and the ability to maintain a strong customer service attitude at all times.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to understand, follow and enforce policies, instructions, regulations, etc.
• Must be able to work in a team setting, fostering teamwork and maintaining a professional relationship with all team members and coworkers, in and outside of your immediate work area.
  
  

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Mechanical, Aerospace or Automotive Engineer degree
• Experience leading a multi-disciplined project team.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project software.
• Engineering internship experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.
• Knowledge of government office procedures and prior work experience in government testing office environment.
• Ability to interpret scheduling requirements from multiple sources and efficiently schedule section personnel and equipment.
• Ability to identify existing and predictable hazards in developmental testing and take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
• Experience with test planning, cost estimating, project management, data analysis and/or technical writing.
  
  

Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.
• Relevance of experience to be determined by the hiring manager.
  
  

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Other Job Information

• TRAX International, Test Services Division, participates in E-Verify.
• TRAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
• TRAX Test Services promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing, as per applicable State Laws.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
  
  

TRAX Test Services also encompasses affiliate subcontracts. All positions with TRAX can always be transferred to one of the subcontracts.