Defense Test & Evaluation Geotechnical Engineer

Red Gate Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

The Red Gate Group seeks a Mining and Geological Engineer to support critical Test & Evaluation programs in Albuquerque, NM. You will plan, execute, and analyze weapons penetration testing and geomechanical data to validate models and inform national defense capabilities.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering actionable insights, working with geologic characterization, model validation, and report briefings for program milestones and stakeholders. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience in geological engineering, geomechanics, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in test planning and/or test execution within an engineering or scientific T&E environment.
• Working knowledge of geologic site characterization methods, including subsurface investigation, soil/rock classification, and material property testing.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools applicable to geomechanical or engineering test data (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel).
• Familiarity with computational modeling and model validation processes, including comparison of simulation outputs against experimental data.
• US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute test events in support of weapons penetration testing programs, ensuring accurate data collection, test integrity, and compliance with applicable safety and programmatic requirements
• Perform geology characterization activities including site surveys, subsurface analysis, and material property assessments to support target media definition and test planning
• Conduct data analysis of test results, interpreting geomechanical and penetration data to assess weapon system performance and inform model inputs
• Support development, application, and validation of conventional weapons effects models, including comparison of model predictions against empirical test data
• Collaborate with systems engineers and analysts to integrate geological and geotechnical findings into broader T&E frameworks and program documentation
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and data packages to support program reviews, stakeholder communication, and model validation milestones
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies between modeled and observed outcomes, recommending refinements to improve predictive accuracy of weapons effects tools

Skills

Geomechanics

Site characterization

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

Test planning

Security clearance

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

Autodyn

Geotechnical modeling software

Job description

The Red Gate Group seeks a Mining and Geological Engineer to support critical Test & Evaluation programs in Albuquerque, NM. You will plan, execute, and analyze weapons penetration testing and geomechanical data to validate models and inform national defense capabilities.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering actionable insights, working with geologic characterization, model validation, and report briefings for program milestones and stakeholders. U.S.