Test Engineer- Health and Safety

About the role

We are seeking a Journeyman Test Engineer specializing in Health and Safety to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This is a full-time, on-site position located at Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs) and hazard assessments for high-hazard kinetic, structural, and chemical/biological simulant test events within UGF environments.
• Deploy and operate specialized environmental monitoring equipment and industrial hygiene sensors to track gas concentrations, particulate matter, and airborne contaminants during field tests.
• Utilize empirical environmental health data and sensor readings collected during testing to validate safety boundaries and support downwind hazard predictions generated by HPAC and VLSTRACK models.
• Direct safety protocols for post-detonation or post-event entry into confined subterranean spaces, ensuring proper air monitoring, ventilation, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilization.
• Collaborate closely with Kirtland Range Safety Officers (RSOs) and Test Directors to monitor real-time site conditions, enforce OSHA and DoD safety standards, and execute emergency response procedures if necessary.
• Document industrial hygiene metrics, blast overpressure exposure levels, and safety compliance logs to generate formal test safety reports and support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) frameworks.
• Work alongside senior test engineers at Kirtland AFB to integrate robust health and safety frameworks seamlessly into complex test architectures and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a relevant STEM discipline; Master’s degree or Doctorate (Ph.D.) preferred.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of progressive engineering experience, with a direct focus on test and evaluation (T&E) safety, industrial hygiene, or high-hazard field testing environments within the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), or aerospace/defense sector.
• Specialized Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience implementing safety protocols for high-explosive operations, confined spaces, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), or testing within Underground Facilities (UGFs) or industrial test beds.
• Predictive Tool Familiarity: Working knowledge of or exposure to DoD hazard prediction and environmental transport tools, specifically Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) and Vapor, Liquid, and Solid Tracking (VLSTRACK).

Skills

• Proficiency in safety protocols for high-hazard field testing environments.
• Knowledge of and experience with specialized environmental monitoring equipment and industrial hygiene sensors.
• Ability to utilize empirical data and predictive tools to support safety assessments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly with Kirtland Range Safety Officers (RSOs) and Test Directors.
• Experience in document logging and reporting for safety compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional development assistance for degrees and certifications.
• Company-sponsored professional development assistance for degrees and certifications.
• 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Work-life balance supported by the company's commitment to both client missions and employee success.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

Flexibility for frequent travel to regional testing ranges (e.g., White Sands Missile Range) is available.

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success.

Summary

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