Engineering Tech II

Job Code:

2025:TRAX-011

Location:

Las Cruces, NM

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Business Sector:

Test Range Operations

The Engineering Technician II will have a foundational understanding of weapon systems. In this role, you will contribute to the successful execution of test operations. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels in documentation, analysis, and team-oriented environments, and who is committed to supporting high-quality testing processes.

The successful candidate will possess a general knowledge of weapon systems and will apply scientific skill and knowledge gained from previous technical coursework or experience, on the job training, mentorship and/or individual study. He/she will review test documentation to assess adequacy, objectives and system test/system checkout procedures with respect to criteria based on appropriate military standards. The candidate shall prepare Test Incident Reports (TIRs) documenting mission timeline, record deviations from procedure, equipment failure/anomalies, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance. He/she will also provide input to various test agencies as to Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) issues under guidance of the particular Failure, Scoring, and Definition Scoring Criteria (FSDC) for that system. This will include monitoring test events to assess test conformity with approved test plans and providing updates where discrepancies are observed. He/she will also maintain logs (written and/or digital) to record equipment failure, data collection problems and deviations from planned procedures. These documented events will provide an assessment to support Scoring Conferences to determine the overall functionality of the System under Test (SUT). The candidate must also use existing Data Bases or utilize software to store, archive and/or transfer data from individual CD-ROMS, Hard Drives or other storage media to other networks for analysis. When necessary, the candidate will also assist with test scheduling by interfacing with Range Engineers/Test Officers and will assign Data Collection personnel to specific test support activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capable of working cohesively with Government, Contractor, and Military personnel as a team member or functional lead in a collaborative environment

• Provides guidance to subordinate team members

• Maintaining test records/logs/data

• Reviewing documents

• Providing technical input on current test planning, execution, and reporting activities

• Pointing out deviations and providing recommendations for remediation

• Noting/observing equipment malfunctions

• Observing and reporting safety hazards to onsite safety personnel

• Working cohesively with Government, Contractor and Military personnel

• Respecting, cooperating and getting along with others

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3 years of relevant experience

• Proficiency with computers and data collection software

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Possess the ability to complete and deliver required work, with minimal supervision in a timely manner

• Ability to work nights and non-duty hours on relatively short notice

• Knowledge of weapons systems logistics

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• This job operates in an outdoors/field environment

• The candidate must also be comfortable/capable of working within close proximity to ammunition/explosives and tactical military equipment that produce low and high frequency noise when in operation

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; climb aboard equipment; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (into tight or narrow spaces); talk or hear; pull cables/rope; and taste or smell

• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time

- Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time

• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities

• Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on shortnotice, to support test missions

Terms of Employment and Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests

• Must be able to successfully complete a background check

• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment

The lists above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities,females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.