TEST CONTROL TECH C - PROGRAM SUPPORT- IFMC-SIERRA LOBO

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services in New Mexico is seeking a technical tester to support Army AIAMD and Patriot systems through hands-on preparation and testing of IAMD items, sites, and equipment. The role covers setup, operation, data collection, and environmental monitoring, with strict adherence to OTPs, SOPs, and NRDs.

Candidates should have a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be willing to work overtime and up to 30% TDY; security clearance

Qualifications

• Two-year technical program or three years of progressive AIAMD experience.
• Military training with AIAMD or Air Missile Defense systems preferred.
• May need ammunition and explosives certification per IAW ATEC 385-1 Level II.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare AIAMD test items, test sites and related equipment.
• Conduct tests in accordance with OTPs, SOPs and NRDs.
• Instrument setup, operation, data collection and distribution.
• Environmental monitoring and data logging of events.
• Coordinate tasks, maintain detailed chronological logs.
• May require overtime and up to 30% TDY assignments.
• Cross-utilization into other duties as required.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Data collection

Instrumentation setup

Team coordination

Education

Two-year technical program or 3 years AIAMD field experience

Tools

AIAMD systems

PATRIOT system

Environmental monitoring equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Southwest Range Services

Prepares ArmyIntegrated Air Missile Defense(AIAMD) test Items, test sites, related test equipment in support of theIAMD program testing. Conducts assigned tests in accordance with approved Operations Test Plans (OTPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and National Range Documentation (NRDs). Specific tasking may include instrumentation setup, operation, collection and distribution of data, ammunition handling, and environmental monitoring. Coordinates tasks in conjunction with current test procedures, test operations methodology and test requirements. Maintains an accurate, detail chronological event logs for all IAMD events. Uses technical knowledgeto acquireproficiency with Integrated AIAMD and Patriot Air Defense System to perform job requirements.

Applies general knowledge of AIAMD and Patriot Air Defense System operator procedures, testing requirements, reference Technical Manuals or prescribed procedures to ensure proper setup and operation of the equipment for test purposes. Work maybe checked by supervisor or higher graded technician to ensure compliance with written procedures, test plans and/or accepted practices. May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities. Work will include cross-utilization into other jobs as required. May require some overtime and / or weekend work and will require a minimum of 30% TDY assignments.

Graduation from a two year technical program at an accredited institution or a total of three years of progressive experience in the AIAMD field or a closely related field. Military training and practical experience with one or more AIAMD and Air Missile Defense Systems will be evaluated and may satisfy the formal education requirement. May be required to obtain an ammunition and explosives certification as per IAW ATEC 385-1 chapter 14, Level II. 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 and be able to work in exterior unprotected environments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:Experience with Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (AIAMD) or related Air Missile Defense systems (e.g. PATRIOT, THAAD,IFMC,LTAMDS etc.).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI287701686