Engineering Technician V - Data Acquisition and Analysis - PRTR

Engineering Technician V - Data Acquisition and Analysis - PRTR

Job Code: 2026: |

Location:

Dahlgren Navy Base, VA | Status:
Full Time | Business Sector:
Facilities Management and Operations

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

The Engineering Technician V at the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) performs nonroutine and complex assignments involving planning for and installing, and operating instrumentation to monitor weapons system and munitions testing and collect and analyze data to document the performance parameters against the design specifications.

• Responsible for Data Acquisition and Analysis in support of Weapons Systems and Munitions Testing
• Contact personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work
• Review, analyze, and integrate the technical work of others
• Ensure completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements
• Utilize project leadership and organizational skills
• Handle projects and resolve associated issues, promote accountability, and meet strict deadlines
• Ensure comprehensive data‑driven recommendations for process enhancements, thus maximizing results and supporting strategic decision‑making
• Train and may be assisted by lower‑level technicians
• Design, develop, and construct major units, devices, or equipment
• Conduct tests or experiments
• Analyze results and redesign or modify instrumentation to improve performance and report results
• Develop designs for instrumentation without critical performance requirements from general guidelines and specifications (e.g., size or weight requirements)
• Use untried and untested measurement techniques to assess the ability to improve/upgrade instrumentation capabilities
• Analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems
• Prepare layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate weapons systems and munitions performance
• Conduct tests using all types of instrumentation
• Analyze and evaluate test results, and prepare reports on findings and recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree, OR equivalent training/experience with a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certifications related to specific areas of T&E equipment and technology (e.g., Certified Test Technician) desired.
• Nine (9) years of proven experience in performing non-routine and complex assignments, involving responsibility for planning and conducting complete projects of limited scope or segments within larger projects, particularly focused on T&E.
• Extensive technical design and development expertise, specifically related to T&E equipment and setups.
• Advanced knowledge of test equipment and procedures, with hands‑on ability in conducting and overseeing diverse testing methods to ensure best practices in the T&E processes.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving abilities, applied particularly to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment, providing innovative, reliable solutions.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to manage complete projects and segments effectively.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and train lower‑level technicians, ensuring technical standards are upheld throughout the teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, providing insights and support to achieve optimized testing outcomes, encouraging cooperative efforts in line with best practices.
• Technical acumen in instrumentation and methodologies related to T&E.
• Demonstrated strong skills in using untried and untested measurement techniques.

• Any Military operations experience.
• Experience in designing and overseeing sophisticated test equipment, such as advanced data logging systems or automation‑integrated T&E setups.
• Involvement in testing and troubleshooting military‑grade systems.

• The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment.
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a…