Senior Testing Engineer (Charles Co., MD)

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S); Indian Head (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Testing Engineer to lead the testing and validation of energetic systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards while managing the testing of high-energy materials. The successful candidate will design comprehensive testing protocols and analyze data to ensure product integrity. If you have extensive experience in the energetics field and thrive in a safety-focused environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of testing experience in energetics.
• Expertise in testing energetic materials and high energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement testing strategies for energetic formulations.
• Analyze testing data to validate product quality and safety.

Skills

Testing Methodologies

Safety Regulations

Data Analysis

Test Equipment Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Position

Senior Testing Engineer (Engineer III Band IV- 5)

Location

Charles County, MD / Hybrid

Charles County, MD is the primary location for this job. Other locations available include: OKL, VA, OCONUS.

Company Description

At Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S), our mission is to solve technical challenges of national importance across a wide range of engineering and management solutions for our government, military, and commercial customers. We believe in delivering excellence in all that we do. We operate in an environment where doing the right thing is more important than profit, and our company is fully owned and operated by ethical, motivated employees. If this environment interests you, then we welcome you to join our team.

Job Description

IS4S is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to oversee the testing and validation processes for energetic systems. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of safety regulations while managing the testing of energetic materials and formulations. The senior testing engineer will play a crucial role in designing, conducting, and analyzing testing protocols for energetic products, ensuring their safety, performance, and compliance with industry standards. The role requires expertise in testing methodologies for high energy materials, explosives, and advanced propulsion systems in laboratory and field environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies for energetic formulations.
2. Ensure detailed test plans and protocols are well documented.
3. Tailor testing strategies for both product performance and safety validation.
4. Ensure compliance with OP-5 safety regulations during testing operations.
5. Manage laboratory equipment and maintain safety protocols.
6. Analyze testing data to validate product quality and safety.
7. Identify trends, discrepancies, or potential issues and generate clear, detailed reports for internal teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
8. Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to testing procedures, methodologies, and equipment to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and safety of testing activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OP-5: Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore.
• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in an engineering discipline with 15+ years of testing experience in energetics.
• Expertise in testing energetic materials, including explosives, propellants, and other high energy systems.
• Proficiency using advanced test equipment.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and statistical methods for test result analysis.
• Deep understanding of safety protocols for hazardous materials and conducting high risk tests.
• Minimum Security Clearance: SECRET; TS if necessary.

Desired Experience

• Expertise in safety standards related to energetic materials.
• Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or energetics fields.
• Experience leading or coordinating teams and mentoring junior resources.