Senior Testing Engineer (Charles Co., MD)

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 critical in ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards, requiring a deep understanding of testing methodologies for high energy materials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, a strong background in safety regulations, and proficiency with advanced testing equipment. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the defense and aerospace sectors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of testing experience in energetics.
• Expertise in safety protocols for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Testing methodologies for high energy materials

Safety regulations (OP-5)

Data analysis and statistical methods

Advanced test equipment proficiency

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's 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 is an environment that 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 a deep understanding of testing methodologies for high energy materials, explosives, and advanced propulsion systems in both the 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 the 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 the testing of 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.