*Staff Engineer*

Overview

**This position is contingent upon Contract Award**

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary: The Staff Engineer will work directly with the Government personnel in meeting the engineering needs of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical interface on PRTR programs and leadership and training to lower graded personnel in the selection and proper usage of technical approaches and professional practices and procedures
• Provides innovative and feasible technical approaches to problem resolution and task performance
• Consults with customers/leadership on unusual problems and developments
• Independently makes decisions on problems and methods and resolves important technical questions through the use of advanced techniques and the extension or modification of standard practices
• Conducts analysis and evaluation or design of unique and complex tasks through the development of new or improved methods and procedures
• Accomplishes assignments by defining requirements, developing criteria, searching for information, developing concepts, coordinating intra- or interdisciplinary interfaces and controlling allocated resources; and, independently prepares (or directs others in the preparation of) computation/analyses, specifications, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise
• Performs planning and execution of test and evaluation programs involving integrated weapons systems and munitions, automotive systems, precision instrumentation systems and unmanned vehicles
• Plans, designs, coordinates, executes, monitors, evaluates, and reports test and evaluation of materiel, incorporating state-of-the-art technology and requiring substantial deviation from established test procedures and/or development of new test capability or instrumentation systems
• Performs fundamental research, feasibility, engineering design or development of tests
• Performs independently on projects having the characteristics described above
• Attends meetings and conferences that relate to assigned area of responsibility and assists in the isolation and resolution of controversial and novel issues regarding items being developed and tested
• Informs Government personnel about matters covered during meetings and information provided and received
• Schedules tests and coordinates support requirements with test scheduling office and supporting organizational elements
• Oversees the conduct of assigned tests, and personally observes test conduct as required
• Exercises technical direction over engineering, technical test support and other supporting personnel in actual conduct of test in the field or under simulated conditions
• Monitors performance of the test item and adequacy of data collection, and assumes responsibility and authority for range, test course and laboratory safety
• Coordinates with others to assure all safety, security, environmental and community concerns are adequately addressed
• Reviews the data collected for completeness, accuracy, and validity
• Analyzes test data in terms of serviceability, cost conditions where the item will be developed, etc., and prepares final test report outlining problem areas revealed during the test and making recommendations and conclusions as to the suitability of the material being tested
• Due to the uniqueness and complexity of material being tested, the incumbent is required to prepare intricate, detailed, and interpretative analysis of test results
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) required; Master's degree desired
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Test Engineer) desired
• Fifteen (15) years of experience dealing with the T&E of weapon systems components, subsystems, and systems, including a demonstrated track record of successful T&E programs and successful collaboration on T&E teams
• Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive T&E strategies
• Strong understanding of military standards and regulations related to T&E (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MILSTD-461)
• Demonstrated training and mentoring skills, with the ability to effectively transfer knowledge and develop technical expertise in others
• A commitment to objective assessment and continuous improvement is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex test data and identify areas for improvement
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to effectively work within T&E teams
• Ability to adapt to evolving requirements and priorities in a fast-paced T&E environment
• Significant experience working on highly complex and critical Department of Defense (DoD) related (any Service Branch) Test and Evaluation projects preferred
• Active participation in relevant industry standards committees related to T&E preferred
• Specific experience in military T&E methodologies, Test Planning, Instrumentation planning preferred
• Experience with the development and implementation of new approaches to executing a T&E mission preferred
• Experience creating solutions when gaps in T&E arise preferred

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.