Staff Field Technician 2

ARA Brand; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA Brand is seeking an on-site Engineering Support Services professional to assist field testing at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range. You will help fabricate test articles, weld, perform carpentry, and operate heavy equipment, with 25% travel required. Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.

The role requires general construction experience, the ability to read drawings, and strong teamwork to support engineers and technicians in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• US citizenship is required
• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Welding with the ability to be certified
• Carpentry skills
• Concrete placing and finishing skills

Responsibilities

• Support field testing with engineering and scientific staff at Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range
• Fabrication of test articles (welding, carpentry, machining)
• General cleanup and setup of test environments
• Read and interpret provided design drawings
• Travel up to 25% and work in outdoor conditions

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Heavy equipment operation

Welding (certified)

Carpentry

Concrete finishing

Job description

Job Category: Engineering Support Services

Requisition Number: STAFF010186

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, USA

Description

We’re looking for an individual tosupport field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base, and White Sands Missile Range locations.The candidate will be supporting fabrication of structures and test articles, which include welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations and surveying. Must work well with others and provide innovative feedback and problem solving in teams of engineers and technicians.

The candidate should have a background in general construction with hands-on experience in various construction equipment such as saws, drills, forklifts, heavy equipment operations, welding, and mechanical abilities. Duties will include fabrication of test articles, general clean up, general test support setup.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Problem Solving and communication skills
• US citizenship is required
• Maintain an equipment inventory
• Able to wear a respirator-Fit test for Air Purifier, Half - face and Full-face respirator
• Ability to read provided design drawings
• 25% Traveling
• work outside conditions
• Lift 50lbs

Experience and Skills Required:

• Critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices
• Ability to work well with a team
• Minimum of 3 years in the general construction field or equivalent.
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Welding with the ability to be certified
• Carpentry skills
• Concrete placing and finishing skills

Desired Skills:

• Survey experienceOSHA training
• CDL

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

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