ARTC - Entry Level Test Engineer

TRAX International; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAX International in Alaska is seeking a Test Officer to plan, design, coordinate, execute, and report on advanced military equipment tests. You will lead test programs, interface with customers, and ensure compliance with procedures, while managing data analysis and reporting requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET) and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Strong MS Office, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, with adaptability for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• Test Officer Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent leadership, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in test planning, cost estimating, data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, coordinate, execute, monitor, evaluate, and report on military equipment tests.
• Provide project leadership and interface with customers, planning, cost estimating, execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Manage complex test projects and programs and oversee multi-disciplinary teams.
• Adapt to fast-paced environments and ensure adherence to established test procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering BS

Tools

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plans, designs, coordinates, executes, monitors, evaluates, and generates reports for state-of-the-art military equipment that requires close adherence to established test procedures and/or development of new procedures. The Arctic Region Test Center (ARTC) handles a range of system and sensor testing activities like precision navigation, unmanned aerial systems, parachute systems, precision guided airdrop systems, surveillance, reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare, counter improvised explosive devices (IED), interoperability and electromagnetic compatibility to name a few. ARTC testing also includes a wide range of wheeled and tracked combat vehicles with either mounted direct or indirect fire weapon systems. Automotive vehicles include a variety of wheeled vehicle types and may also include logistics, material handling equipment and route clearing equipment. Direct fire weapon systems include associated munitions and targeting systems. In addition to the systems, sensors and vehicle testing, munitions & weapons testing is performed on indirect fire weapons systems, large caliber munitions, guided projectiles, lot acceptance, insensitive munitions and stockpile. Another area of support is mines, countermines, demolition systems, mine performance, detection and neutralization, as well as smart and networked munitions. Assigned tests are usually feasibility, engineering design, development or product validation tests. Other assignments may include 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 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 projects and programs including customer interface, planning, cost estimating, execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of MATALB, Python, JMP or other numerical analysis software.
• 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 with LLMs and prompt engineering
• 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.