Test Control Tech C - Program Support - IFMC

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position is located in White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares Army Integrated Air Missile Defense (AIAMD) test Items, test sites, related test equipment in support of the IAMD program testing.  

• Conducts assigned tests in accordance with approved Operations Test Plans (OTPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and National Range Documentation (NRDs). 

• Specific tasking may include instrumentation setup, operation, collection and distribution of data, ammunition handling, and environmental monitoring.

• Coordinates tasks in conjunction with current test procedures, test operations methodology and test requirements.  

• Maintains an accurate, detail chronological event logs for all IAMD events. 

• Uses technical knowledge to acquire proficiency with Integrated AIAMD and Patriot Air Defense System to perform job requirements. 

• Applies general knowledge of AIAMD and Patriot Air Defense System operator procedures, testing requirements, reference Technical Manuals or prescribed procedures to ensure proper setup and operation of the equipment for test purposes.

• Work maybe checked by supervisor or higher graded technician to ensure compliance with written procedures, test plans and/or accepted practices. 

• May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities. 

• Work will include cross-utilization into other jobs as required.

• May require some overtime and / or weekend work and will require a minimum of 30% TDY assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from a two year technical program at an accredited institution or a total of three years of progressive experience in the AIAMD field or a closely related field. 
• Military training and practical experience with one or more AIAMD and Air Missile Defense Systems will be evaluated and may satisfy the formal education requirement. 
• May be required to obtain an ammunition and explosives certification as per IAW ATEC 385-1 chapter 14, Level II. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around weapons systems and be able to work in exterior unprotected environments.
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATION: 

• Experience with Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (AIAMD) or related Air Missile Defense systems (e.g. PATRIOT, THAAD,IFMC,LTAMDS etc.).