Test Engineer

Department: Testing

Location: San Angelo/Balinger, Texas

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess or be Able to Obtain: Secret

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Description of Business Environment:

Peace is often associated with passivity. At Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, we associate peace with strength, courage, and action. We know that enabling peace to prevail is not for the faint of heart, which is why we built our company foundation on the core values of Integrity, Quality, Mission-Driven,and Grit. We pride ourselves in providing unequaled services and technologies in the field of applied energetics to our customers. Our experts possess extensive knowledge and capability in energetic materials and military systems enabling them to offer analytical characterization, modeling & simulation, design, system integration, prototyping, test engineering, and proof-of-concept production services covering a wide range of applications. Our strengths lie in our ability and relentless determination to get the job done quickly and affordably.

RMSL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected status. An applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran can request reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our positions. The specialized staff at RMSL combines their exceptional knowledge with a passion for excellence.

Specific Job Description:

RMSL is a growth company with an outstanding job opportunity for a Test Engineer. This position is full time, at-will exempt and will report to the Director of Engineering at RMSL.

Duties Include:

• Work with engineers and technicians to design, coordinate, develop and execute test plans that meet customer requirements while placing safety first
• Draft proposals for testing programs and operating procedures; outline specific testing conditions to be applied
• Drafts detailed technical reports to present findings; based on findings, recommends modifications needed to correct production problems
• Design, construct, and implement high-tech instrumentation and remote/automated systems that collect data in a safe, effective, and reliable manner
• Help design test stands/fixtures
• Identifies any problems with new products; makes adjustments or recommendations to resolve problems
• Use software design tools such as SolidWorks and Labview to help support test development and measurement activities
• Independently perform routine, non-routine, and moderately complex test series
• Participate in the brainstorming and design process for new products, instrumentation, and processes
• Gain knowledge and skills in the laboratory testing portion of RMSL. Assist in laboratory testing and designing laboratory test plans, as required
• Interface with RMSL customers, teammates, and partners in a professional manner
• Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities as requested
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Required Skills:

• Experience in a test environment that involved energetic materials, explosives or firearms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss product flaws in a constructive and positive manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare test reports and proposals
• Must be able to follow schematics, assembly drawings, safety operating procedures, and execute test plans
• Thorough understanding of electrical, digital, and analog circuitry and electronics
• Good understanding of microprocessor-based electronics and electrical circuits
• Desire to work in a fast-paced productive environment with growth potential
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including expert-level understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Physical requirements:
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.; must have the ability to see near and far and work with a computer monitor on a daily basis
  • Required to bend, sit, stand and lift to perform job effectively
  • Work in an office environment as well as laboratory and outdoor test range (hands-on)
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary to meet goals

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with PCB, Raspberry Pi and Arduino systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Good aptitude for problem evaluation and troubleshooting
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain State of Colorado Type 1 Explosives Blaster permit
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in related field from a university, college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Years of relevant experience a plus.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Must be able to start within 2-3 weeks of offer.

Relocation for this position is NOT available.

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