Engineering Technician V; S - Range Operations and Sustainment - PRTR

Engineering Technician V (S) – Range Operations and Sustainment – Potomac River Test Range (PRTR)

Job Code: 2026: •
Location: Fairfax, VA •
Status: Full Time •
Business Sector: Facilities Management and Operations

The Engineering Technician V performs nonroutine and complex assignments involving planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.

• Lead Range Operations and Sustainment sub‑tasks and support test preparation and execution.
• Serve in leadership roles for multiple mission areas including Range Operations Center, Safety, Explosive Materials Handling, Test Execution, Target Support, Marine Operations, preventive, corrective, and modification/modification maintenance, and Marine Maintenance.
• Coordinate with personnel from related activities to resolve problems and manage work.
• Review, analyze, and integrate technical work of others; ensure technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
• Apply project leadership and organizational skills, manage projects, resolve issues, promote accountability, and meet strict deadlines.
• Develop data‑driven recommendations for process enhancements to support strategic decision‑making.
• Train and supervise lower‑level technicians as needed.
• Design, develop, and construct major units, devices, or equipment for range testing.
• Conduct tests or experiments; analyze results; redesign or modify range and lab equipment and systems.
• Prepare layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, and procedures.
• Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance.
• Facilitate range equipment modification to meet defined test requirements and procedures.
• Support tests using all types of equipment and instruments.
• Manage classified requirements and data collected above the Secret level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree, OR equivalent training/experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least nine (9) years of experience in non‑routine and complex assignments focused on test and evaluation (T&E).
• Extensive technical design and development expertise related to T&E equipment and setups.
• Advanced knowledge of test equipment and procedures with hands‑on ability to conduct and oversee diverse testing methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment.
• Project management and leadership skills; ability to manage complete projects and segments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train lower‑level technicians.
• Strong technical acumen in instrumentation and methodologies related to T&E.
• Experience with untried and untested measurement techniques.
• Certifications related to specific areas of T&E equipment and technology (e.g., Certified Test Technician) desired.

• Military operations experience.
• Experience 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.

• Work in an environmentally controlled office environment.
• Ability to sit, enter data, and view a computer monitor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• Reasonable accommodation available to people with disabilities.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license without special restrictions.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening.
• Must complete a background check.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim security clearance for the duration of employment.

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, gender identity or expression, 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.