The Applied Research Test Technology Division (TTD) in Albuquerque, NM is looking for an Instrumentation Field Engineer to operate data acquisition systems (data bunkers) at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range. In this role, you will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in performing the instrumentation of unique test articles and research platforms. This position is responsible for recording and interpreting sensor data, identifying out-of-tolerance and anomalous readings, and documenting findings in detailed reports associated with energetic materials and blast environments.  This position will be client-facing and requires a customer-focused attitude while maintaining test objectives and data integrity.  You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics. In addition to your technical role, you will assist with program management, planning and budgeting, and status reporting. 

Position Responsibilities: 

The ability to interface with customers/executives and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and subsequently manage team members towards meeting project objectives  Assist with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates   Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance  Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work or military experience  Be able to install, repair, and maintain general test equipment.  Be able to install, repair, and maintain equipment used as calibration standards.  Proficiency applying NIST metrology standards/traceability for calibration standards.  Diagnose errors or technical issues and identify appropriate solutions.  Possess critical thinking and collaborative skills.   Produce detailed and timely service reports.  Coordinate and maintain official logs for instrument calibration, ensuring that instruments have appropriate calibration certificates to support program test schedules.  Document processes and procedures  Ability to work in outdoor remote test environments such as the Chestnut range, PHETS, Stallion, etc. areas of KAFB and WSMR  Ability to lift 50 lbs.  Be able to read schematic diagrams and support assembly of test setups and field testing.   Supervise layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of experimental electrical and/or mechanical test hardware.   Possess critical thinking skills and be able to work collaboratively.  Electrical/Electronic design experience   Install, verify, operate, maintain and troubleshoot:  Sensor transducers  Installing and setting up rack-mounted DAS and T&F equipment  Terminating coaxial, Ethernet, and fiber optic cables.  Oscilloscopes  Logic analyzers  CAD software  Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM) programmers  Frequency counters  Digital Volt Meters (DVMs)  Network analyzers  Transient data recorders  Bit error rate testers  General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) diagnostic hardware and software  RS232 diagnostic hardware and software  Intel-based PCs  Mainframes and mini-frames  Adhere to company protocols and field procedures  Operate vehicles safely and use field automation systems  Collaborate with the technical team and share information 

Typical Education/Experience: 

Typically, four (4) or more years of related work experience or relevant military experience.  

Relocation: 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 

Work Shift: 

This position is salaried at 40 hours per week on a DoD Government facility. Requires work outdoors at all times of year at a moderate level of activity.    

Summary pay range: $135,000 - $152,550