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High Explosive Instrumentation Support and Development SME at ENSCO, Inc.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesFull-timeMission Systems Group (MSG)Posted 22 days ago
Apply with PipelineAbout the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p>For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.</p>
<p>ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ensco.com/" target="_blank">Learn more about ENSCO.</a></p>
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<h3><strong>Position Description</strong></h3></div><p></p>
<p data-start="21" data-end="373">ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO provides technical subject matter experts to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Duties will include:</p>
<p data-start="375" data-end="1063">• Independently develop and manage instrumentation plans and methodologies to support testing<br data-start="468" data-end="471">• Conduct research, development, and integration efforts to maintain currency in state-of-the-art and emerging data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the testing spectrum<br data-start="658" data-end="661">• Develop and implement rigorous processes to ensure new sensor and data acquisition technologies are properly investigated and validated<br data-start="798" data-end="801">• Develop test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems<br data-start="959" data-end="962">• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to distill information and prepare written contributions</p>
<p data-start="1065" data-end="1092"><strong data-start="1065" data-end="1092">Qualifications Required</strong></p>
<p data-start="1094" data-end="2520">• Experience with Department of War high explosives testing.<br data-start="1154" data-end="1157">• Experience developing, managing, and implementing instrumentation plans and methodologies to meet measurement objectives in support of DTRA testing.<br data-start="1307" data-end="1310">• Experience conducting research, development, and integration efforts involving state-of-the-art and emerging/developmental data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the CWMD testing spectrum.<br data-start="1517" data-end="1520">• Experience supporting efforts to improve instrumentation effectiveness and address gaps in testing capabilities through evaluation and integration of new technologies.<br data-start="1689" data-end="1692">• Experience developing or implementing processes to investigate and validate new sensor and data acquisition technologies prior to introduction into operational use or inventory.<br data-start="1871" data-end="1874">• Experience developing test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems.<br data-start="2047" data-end="2050">• Ability to support test teams and projects in a technical instrumentation role and travel as required to support testing at Nevada National Security Site, NV and White Sands Missile Range, NM.<br data-start="2244" data-end="2247">• Work location: On-site at RD-TS facilities on Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, with local and CONUS travel as required to support DTRA testing.<br data-start="2390" data-end="2393">• Must have a current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance for which you must be a U.S. citizen.</p>
<p data-start="2522" data-end="2548"><strong data-start="2522" data-end="2548">Qualifications Desired</strong></p>
<p data-start="2550" data-end="3666">• Direct experience supporting DTRA RD-TS, CWMD, WMD defeat, weapons effects, or DoD RDT&E test programs.<br data-start="2655" data-end="2658">• Experience supporting high explosive testing, instrumentation development, or measurement diagnostics in field-test or laboratory environments.<br data-start="2803" data-end="2806">• Experience with emerging or developmental data acquisition systems, sensor technologies, or instrumentation systems used in test and evaluation operations.<br data-start="2963" data-end="2966">• Experience supporting validation and verification of instrumentation systems, diagnostic technologies, or measurement methodologies.<br data-start="3100" data-end="3103">• Experience supporting field-test operations at government test ranges, laboratories, underground test environments, or hazardous field-test locations.<br data-start="3255" data-end="3258">• Experience preparing technical reports, instrumentation documentation, test procedures, validation plans, or customer-facing technical deliverables.<br data-start="3408" data-end="3411">• Experience coordinating with government, contractor, and matrixed test teams in support of instrumentation or test execution activities.<br data-start="3549" data-end="3552">• CURRENT TS/SCI ADJUDICATED FOR A DTRA PROGRAM IS DESIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.</p>
<p data-start="3668" data-end="3953" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="3668" data-end="3696">Required Certifications:</strong> None<br data-start="3701" data-end="3704"><strong data-start="3704" data-end="3732">US Citizenship Required:</strong> Yes<br data-start="3736" data-end="3739"><strong data-start="3739" data-end="3771">Security Clearance Required:</strong> Secret<br data-start="3778" data-end="3781"><strong data-start="3781" data-end="3801">Employment Type:</strong> Regular Full-time<br data-start="3819" data-end="3822" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="3822" data-end="3848">Background Check Type:</strong> 7 Year Pre-Employment<br data-start="3870" data-end="3873"><strong data-start="3873" data-end="3898">Drug Screen Required:</strong> None<br data-start="3903" data-end="3906"><strong data-start="3906" data-end="3950">Position Contingent Upon Contract Award:</strong> No</p>
<p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$103,950</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$162,073.60 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>REAL ID Requirement</strong></p>
<p>This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, <a>please click here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
<p>At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit <a href="https://www.ensco.com/careers/benefits">ensco.com/careers/benefits</a> to learn more.</p>
<p><strong>Export Control and Licensing</strong></p>
<p>This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.</p>
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<p>Your data privacy is important to ENSCO. Please <a href="https://www.ensco.com/legal">click here to view our privacy policy</a>. California residents can <a href="https://www.ensco.com/legal#caprivacy">click here to view your California privacy rights</a>.</p>
<p><strong>EEO Statement</strong></p>
<p>ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability</p></div>
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