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

Engineering Technician V (TS) – Range Operations and Sustainment – PRTR

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD
The Engineering Technician V at the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) performs non‑routine and complex assignments involving planning and conducting complete projects of relatively limited scope or segments within larger, more diverse projects.

• Responsible for Range Operations and Sustainment sub‑task mission leadership and support to test preparation and execution
• Assumes leadership roles in one or more of the following mission areas:
  Range Operations Center (ROC), Safety, Explosive Materials Handling, Test Execution, Target Support, Marine Operations, Range Preventive, Corrective, and Modification/Modernization Maintenance, and Marine Maintenance
• Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work
• Reviews, analyses, and integrates the technical work of others
• Ensures completed work meets technical adequacy and satisfies requirements
• Utilizes project leadership and organizational skills
• Handles projects, resolves associated issues, promotes accountability, and meets strict deadlines
• Provides data‑driven recommendations for process enhancements to maximize results and support strategic decision‑making
• Trains and may be assisted by lower‑level technicians
• Designs, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment
• Conducts tests or experiments
• Analyzes results, redesigns or modifies range and lab equipment and systems to improve performance, and reports findings
• Develops designs for range equipment lacking critical performance specifications, such as engine parts, research instruments, or special‑purpose circuitry, from general guidelines and specifications (e.g., size or weight requirements)
• Uses untried and untested measurement techniques to assess the ability to improve/upgrade range capabilities
• Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems
• Prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Plans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance
• Facilitates range equipment modification to meet defined test requirements and procedures
• Supports tests using all types of equipment and instruments
• Assists with the management of classified requirements and data collected above the Secret level
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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) is 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 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, particularly applied to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment, providing innovative, reliable solutions
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, managing 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
• Strong skills in using untried and untested measurement techniques

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 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…