High Explosive Instrumentation Support and Development SME

ENSCO, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 103,950 - 162,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ensco, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to support DTRA testing in Albuquerque, NM. Your role will involve developing instrumentation plans and conducting cutting-edge research in data acquisition systems and sensor technologies. You will collaborate with a diverse team to ensure test plan effectiveness while ensuring safety and security standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have experience in high explosives testing and must hold a Secret clearance, with opportunities for local and CONUS travel. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $103,950 to $162,073.60.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing instrumentation plans to meet measurement objectives.
• Ability to support test teams and projects in a technical instrumentation role.
• Must have a current Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage instrumentation plans and methodologies to support testing.
• Conduct research, development, and integration efforts in data acquisition systems.
• Prepare written contributions while collaborating with multidisciplinary experts.

Skills

Department of War high explosives testing

Instrumentation plans and methodologies development

Data acquisition systems

Sensor technologies

Testing capabilities evaluation

Job description

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

Position Description

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO provides technical subject matter experts to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The duties include:

• Independently develop and manage instrumentation plans and methodologies to support testing
• Conduct research, development, and integration efforts to maintain currency in state‑of‑the‑art and emerging data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the testing spectrum
• Develop and implement rigorous processes to ensure new sensor and data acquisition technologies are properly investigated and validated
• Develop test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to distill information and prepare written contributions

Qualifications Required

• Experience with Department of War high explosives testing
• Experience developing, managing, and implementing instrumentation plans and methodologies to meet measurement objectives in support of DTRA testing
• Experience conducting research, development, and integration efforts involving state‑of‑the‑art and emerging/developmental data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the CWMD testing spectrum
• Experience supporting efforts to improve instrumentation effectiveness and address gaps in testing capabilities through evaluation and integration of new technologies
• Experience developing or implementing processes to investigate and validate new sensor and data acquisition technologies prior to introduction into operational use or inventory
• Experience developing test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems
• Ability to support test teams and projects in a technical instrumentation role and travel as required to support testing at Nevada National Security Site, NV and White Sands Missile Range, NM
• Work location: On‑site at RD‑TS facilities on Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, with local and CONUS travel as required to support DTRA testing
• Must have a current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance and be a U.S. citizen

Qualifications Desired

• Direct experience supporting DTRA RD‑TS, CWMD, WMD defeat, weapons effects, or DoD RDT&E test programs
• Experience supporting high explosive testing, instrumentation development, or measurement diagnostics in field‑test or laboratory environments
• Experience with emerging or developmental data acquisition systems, sensor technologies, or instrumentation systems used in test and evaluation operations
• Experience supporting validation and verification of instrumentation systems, diagnostic technologies, or measurement methodologies
• Experience supporting field‑test operations at government test ranges, laboratories, underground test environments, or hazardous field‑test locations
• Experience preparing technical reports, instrumentation documentation, test procedures, validation plans, or customer‑facing technical deliverables
• Experience coordinating with government, contractor, and matrixed test teams in support of instrumentation or test execution activities
• Current TS/SCI adjudicated for a DTRA program is desired for this position for which you must be a U.S. citizen

Required Certifications

None

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Employment Type

Regular Full‑time

Background Check Type

7 Year Pre‑Employment

Drug Screen Required

None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award

No

Salary Range

$103,950 – $162,073.60 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID‑compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry.

Benefits

ENSCO offers a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where employees can thrive.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non‑U.S. person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers—veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all other classifications protected by law.