Patriot Test Control Technician C - Program Support

Sierra Lobo; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo is seeking a Patriot Test Control Technician C - Program Support to monitor test operations for Patriot Air Defense Missile System testing at White Sands Missile Range. The role requires ensuring SOP compliance, maintaining logs, and coordinating site support while applying system knowledge to assist the Test Conductor and team.

Ideal candidates have a two-year technical institute credential or equivalent experience, are able to lift up to 50 pounds, and may require overtime or

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: graduation from a two-year resident course at a technical institute or three years of progressive experience in the field.
• Military training and experience with the Patriot Air Defense Missile System will be evaluated and allowed as qualifying.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor test operations in support of Patriot Air Defense Missile System testing including radar radiation, launch pad missile operations, and missile assembly operations.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor communications net during all test operations and provide status to the Test Conductor or their representative.
• Assist in coordinating test site support including fuel, POL, latrine, water requirements, and setup/placement of non-tactical ground support equipment.
• Maintain a chronological log of test events.
• Use knowledge of Patriot Air Defense Missile System to perform job requirements.
• Receive technical guidance from supervisor or higher level test control technicians.
• Work is spot-checked for accuracy.
• May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities.

Education

Two-year technical institute program

Job description

Patriot Test Control Technician C - Program Support

• Location: US
• Job ID: 2026-3477
• Positions: 1
• Experience (Years): 2
• Type of Position: Regular Full-Time
• Level: Entry
• Visa Requirements: Citizen only

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position is located White Sands Missele Range in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Monitor test operations in support of Patriot Air Defense Missile System testing including radar radiation, launch pad missile operations, and missile assembly operations.
• Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitors communications net during all test operations and provides applicable status to the Test Conductor or their representative.
• Assists in the coordination of test site support including fuel, POL, latrine, water requirements, and setup / placement of non-tactical ground support equipment.
• Maintains a chronological log of test events.
• Uses knowledge of Patriot Air Defense Missile System to perform job requirements.
• Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher level test control technicians.
• Work is spot-checked for accuracy.
• May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification requirements include graduation from a two-year resident course at a technical institute or three years of progressive experience in the specific field. Military training and experience with the Patriot Air Defense Missile System will be evaluated and allowed as qualifying. Must possess a valid driver's license. Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around weapons systems.

Work will include cross-utilization into other jobs as required. May require some overtime and/or weekend work.