On-Site Health & Safety Test Engineer for DoD Field Tests

Red Gate Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

The Red Gate Group seeks a Journeyman Test Engineer specializing in Health and Safety to support high-hazard field tests at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will evaluate occupational health, industrial hygiene, and environmental safety hazards during tests involving weapons effects, underground facilities, and CBRN simulants.

You will lead site safety planning, monitor environmental parameters, and ensure compliance with DoD and OSHA standards while coordinating with Range Safety Officers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a relevant STEM discipline; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive engineering experience in safety, IH, or high-hazard field testing within DoD/DOE/aerospace sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs) for high-hazard tests within UGF environments.
• Monitor and log environmental health data, gas concentrations, particulates, and contaminants during field tests.
• Support hazard modeling and downwind predictions using HPAC and VLSTRACK tools.
• Direct safety protocols for post-detonation entry into confined spaces with proper air monitoring and PPE.
• Collaborate with RSOs and Test Directors to enforce OSHA and DoD standards and emergency procedures.
• Document IH metrics, blast exposure levels, and safety logs to support VV&A frameworks.
• Work with senior engineers to integrate health and safety frameworks into test architectures.

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Test safety experience

Hazard prediction tools

Defensive/DoD/DOE experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

HPAC

VLSTRACK

Job description

The Red Gate Group seeks a Journeyman Test Engineer specializing in Health and Safety to support high-hazard field tests at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will evaluate occupational health, industrial hygiene, and environmental safety hazards during tests involving weapons effects, underground facilities, and CBRN simulants.

You will lead site safety planning, monitor environmental parameters, and ensure compliance with DoD and OSHA standards while coordinating with Range Safety Officers