Description

LinQuest is seeking a Tail Kit Assembly (TKA) Test Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC). An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.

The TKA Test Engineer supports AFNWC Nuclear Systems Integration Division planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program and ensures engineering rigor and discipline are applied during various TKA and weapon system tests. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Retrofit Evaluation Stockpile Testing and the TKA aging and surveillance program includes but is not limited to Nuclear Weapon System Evaluation Programs (NucWSEPs), Joint Integrated Lab Test (JILT), and TKA AF Component Lab Tests (AFCLT).

Responsibilities:

• Support AFNWC/NDS planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program and ensure engineering rigor and discipline are applied during various TKA and weapon system tests.

• Analyze test data by using reliability and statistical software packages to verify system performance, survivability, vulnerability, and system effectiveness.

• Support AFNWC/NDS planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program and ensure engineering rigor and discipline are applied during various TKA and weapon system tests.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in on-aircraft and laboratory test planning and execution.

• 8 + years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field, or 4 + years of related experience with a master’s degree in a science or technical field.

• Familiarity with aircraft engineering systems (i.e., electrical, mechanical, logical) and standard operations, as well as detailed knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760 communication architecture and nuclear weapon integration.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of integrity, even under pressure.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities by levels of importance and suspense dates.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment.

• Able to work in a secure, confined location

• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Advanced STEM degree is highly desired.

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enable defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrated end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• TS/SCI

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)