Weapons Systems Test Instrumentation Technician

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services assists in the preparation of test items, test sites, related equipment, and facilities in support of weapon system testing. You will participate in test operations per established OTPs, SOPs, and range directives, handling instrumentation setup, data collection, distribution, ammunition assembly, and environmental monitoring.

Minimum qualifications include two years of progressive field experience or five years in the field with a two-year technical institute degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: two years of progressive experience in the field or five years in the field with a two-year technical institute degree.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Applicant may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in exterior unprotected environments.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of test items, test sites, related equipment and facilities for weapon system testing.
• Participates in test operations per OTPs, SOPs, and National Range Documentation directives.
• Performs instrumentation setup and operation, data collection and distribution, ammunition assembly, and environmental monitoring.

Skills

Data collection

Equipment setup

Instrumentation operation

Safety procedures

Education

Two-year technical institute degree

Military training / applicable specialties

Tools

Instrumentation

Job description

Southwest Range Services assists in the preparation of test items, test sites, related equipment, and facilities in support of weapon system testing. You will participate in test operations per established OTPs, SOPs, and range directives, handling instrumentation setup, data collection, distribution, ammunition assembly, and environmental monitoring.

Minimum qualifications include two years of progressive field experience or five years in the field with a two-year technical institute degree.