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Senior Testing Engineer; Charles Co., MD

Job in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22350, USA
Listing for: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Testing Engineer (Charles Co., MD)

Senior Testing Engineer (Engineer III Band IV
- 5)

Application Requirements:
Email response for Job interview, with cover letter, and statement of US Citizenship.

Location

Charles County, MD / Hybrid. Other locations available: OKL, VA, OCONUS.

Company Description

At Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S), our mission is to solve technical challenges of national importance across a wide range of engineering and management solutions for our government, military, and commercial customers. We believe in delivering excellence in all that we do. We operate in an environment where doing the right thing is more important than profit, and our company is fully owned and operated by ethical, motivated employees.

If this is an environment that interests you, then we welcome you to join our team.

Job Description

IS4S is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to oversee the testing and validation processes for energetic systems. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of safety regulations while managing the testing of energetic materials and formulations. The senior testing engineer will play a crucial role in designing, conducting, and analyzing testing protocols for energetic products, ensuring their safety, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a deep understanding of testing methodologies for high energy materials, explosives, and advanced propulsion systems in both the laboratory and field environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies for energetic formulations.
  • Ensure detailed test plans and protocols are well documented.
  • Tailor testing strategies for both product performance and safety validation.
  • Ensure compliance with OP-5 safety regulations during testing operations.
  • Manage laboratory equipment and maintain safety protocols.
  • Analyze testing data to validate product quality and safety.
  • Identify trends, discrepancies, or potential issues and generate clear, detailed reports for internal teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to testing procedures, methodologies, and equipment to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of testing activities.
  • Basic Qualifications
    • Working knowledge of OP-5:
      Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore.
    • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in an engineering discipline with 15+ years of testing experience in energetics.
    • Expertise in the testing of energetic materials, including explosives, propellants, and other high energy systems.
    • Proficiency using advanced test equipment.
    • Familiarity with data acquisition systems and statistical methods for test result analysis.
    • Deep understanding of safety protocols for hazardous materials and conducting high risk tests.
    • Minimum Security Clearance: SECRET; TS if necessary.
    Desired Experience
    • Expertise in safety standards related to energetic materials.
    • Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or energetics fields.
    • Experience leading or coordinating teams and mentoring junior resources.
    • Proven track record of managing complex testing operations and compliance adherence.
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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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