Geotechnical Engineer — Defense T&E

Careermine; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Red Gate Group seeks a Mining/Geological Engineer to support critical T&E programs in Albuquerque, NM. You will plan, execute, and analyze weapons penetration tests, while characterizing geologic conditions and validating models to deliver actionable data insights for defense programs.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years in geological engineering/geomechanics, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/Excel, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience in geological engineering, geomechanics, or a related technical discipline with journeyman-level proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience in test planning and/or test execution in an engineering or scientific T&E environment.
• Working knowledge of geologic site characterization methods, 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 evaluation 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 data accuracy, test integrity, and safety compliance.
• Perform geology characterization activities including site surveys, subsurface analysis, and material property assessments.
• Conduct data analysis of test results to assess weapon system performance and inform model inputs.
• Support development, application, and validation of conventional weapons effects models against empirical data.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate geological findings into T&E frameworks and documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and data packages for program reviews and milestones.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between modeled and observed outcomes, proposing refinements.

Skills

Geomechanics

Test planning

Data analysis

Geologic site characterization

Security clearance TS/SCI

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

The Red Gate Group seeks a Mining/Geological Engineer to support critical T&E programs in Albuquerque, NM. You will plan, execute, and analyze weapons penetration tests, while characterizing geologic conditions and validating models to deliver actionable data insights for defense programs.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years in geological engineering/geomechanics, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/Excel, and an active TS/SCI clearance.