Noblis

Test Engineer - Health & Safety

Noblis$119K — $186K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Safety Management, or related technical field (equivalent experience considered)
  • 8+ years of experience in test engineering or health and safety roles, preferably within a DoW or government contractor environment
  • Experience in test planning and execution, including creating or reviewing formal test documentation
  • Certifications in Hazmat, radiological, and/or chemical safety (e.g., HAZWOPER certifications)
  • Knowledge of test range safety regulations and operational procedures
  • Must be a US Citizen with an Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with government and engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and execute test plans and safety documentation for weapons penetration tests
  • Act as the on-site Health & Safety expert during test configurations and validations
  • Manage handling and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations
  • Monitor compliance with safety standards and collaborate with Range Safety Officers
  • Document validation of test configurations to match approved safety envelopes
  • Identify and mitigate safety and security risks throughout testing phases
  • Prepare safety data sheets and after-action safety reports for test programs

Benefits

  • Health, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits and financial planning assistance
  • Paid leave and work-life balance programs
  • Tuition assistance for professional development
  • Recognition and awards for exceptional performance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

**This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.

** This will be an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Test Engineer specializing in Health & Safety to support weapons penetration testing programs at our Albuquerque, NM facility. In this role, you will serve as a critical member of a Test & Evaluation (T&E) team responsible for the safe and compliant execution of weapons-related test activities across controlled test ranges and laboratory environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in test planning and execution, hazardous materials management, and rigorous adherence to test range safety protocols. This position directly supports Statement of Work (SOW) objectives within the weapons penetration testing domain and requires close coordination with government customers, range safety officers, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, review, and execute test plans, test procedures, and safety documentation in support of weapons penetration test programs, ensuring full compliance with applicable range and facility regulations
  • Serve as an on-site Health & Safety subject matter expert during test configurations, conducting pre-test and post-test safety validations and ensuring personnel and equipment protection protocols are strictly observed
  • Manage the handling, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials (Hazmat), radiological (rad), and chemical (chem) substances in accordance with federal, state, and DoW regulations
  • Monitor and enforce test range compliance standards, interfacing with Range Safety Officers (RSOs) and site safety personnel to maintain readiness for live and inert test events
  • Coordinate and document on-site validation of test configurations, ensuring all physical setups align with approved test plans and safety envelopes prior to test execution
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate safety and security risks throughout the test lifecycle, initiating corrective action reports (CARs) and hazard analyses as required
  • Support the preparation and review of safety data sheets (SDS), environmental permits, hazard analysis reports, and after-action safety reports for test program documentation packages

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Safety Management, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree)
  • 8 years of progressive experience in test engineering, test & evaluation operations, or health and safety roles within a DoW or government contractor environment
  • Demonstrated experience in test planning and execution within a T&E or weapons testing environment, including authoring or reviewing formal test documentation
  • Certifications or documented training in Hazmat, radiological, and/or chemical safety (e.g., HAZWOPER 40-Hour, DOT Hazmat, Radiation Worker, or equivalent)
  • Working knowledge of test range safety regulations, range operations procedures, and applicable federal/DoW standards (e.g., MIL-STDs, AFI, DDESB)
  • US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with government customers, range personnel, and engineering counterparts

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting weapons penetration testing, ballistic testing, or energetic materials test programs
  • Familiarity with Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories, or other Albuquerque-area test facilities and associated range protocols
  • OSHA 30-Hour certification or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
  • Experience conducting Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA), System Safety analyses, or formal Risk Assessments in support of test programs
  • Prior coordination experience with Range Safety Officers or oversight roles within live-fire or high-consequence test environments

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $119,610.00 - USD $186,975.00 /Yr.

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
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