U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)

Well, that's a wrap! 🎬 Thank you for tuning in to our socials for National Engineers Week as we highlighted some of our many great engineers across the command. 🤩 Engineers are the backbone of innovation in the US Army, ensuring our warfighters have the tools they need to succeed in any mission. Their dedication is vital to building the Army of the future. 🚀 ⭐

Meet Cameron Showell, a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. 👋 Cameron serves as the subject matter expert supporting personal protective equipment, vehicle and crew survivability. He plays a key role in VIP and guest visits at ATC, where he personally leads demonstrations of how life-saving Soldier personal protective equipment is tested. Helmets, soft armor and hard armor plates as well as other ballistic components of Soldier protective systems – eyewear and bomb suits - are tested across a spectrum of ballistic threats and requirements. Cameron is also spearheading the creation of new test support services, namely methodologies that leverage AI for automated report writing and integrating AI to assist technicians with identify defects within hard armor X-Ray images. These processes significantly accelerate our testing and data analysis timelines. Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

Meet Kevin Riffle, the chief for the Mission Command and Network Systems Division at the U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground on Fort Huachuca, Arizona. 👋 Kevin is responsible for providing technical leadership and management of EPG’s Network Systems Division with direct supervision of Davison’s Test Officers. Kevin’s role of responsibility involves workforce planning, recruitment, selection, internal controls and program objectives. He provides guidance to the team to properly plan, support, and execute the evaluations of systems assigned to the Network Division. Kevin has spent majority of his career outside of the Government, which has allowed him to possess a very diverse and comprehensive background, capabilities of developing and deploying innovative solutions to maximize return on investment and competitive advantages. Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

Meet Madison Smith, a flight test engineer with the Aviation Flight Test Directorate at U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 👋 Madison plans, executes, and reports on tests of the US Army newest aviation technologies across both prototype and production aircraft. On any given day, she may be found overseeing test point collection aboard a test aircraft or monitoring critical parameters from ground telemetry stations, making real-time decisions to ensure safety and data quality. Following each test, Madison reduces, analyzes, and interprets flight test data to inform Army decision-makers of critical safety findings and system behaviors. Her current efforts are primarily focused on planning and coordinating testing for the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, as well as providing flight test engineering support for RTC’s unique icing test capability. Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

Meet Esteban Hernandez, a mine-countermine test officer with the Munitions and Weapons Division at US Army US Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) in Arizona. 👋 He is responsible for testing systems like the Mine Clearing Line Charge, a series of block C-4 explosives wrapped around a 350-foot-long nylon rope encased in a nylon sleeve deployed by a rocket to clear safe passage paths through minefields. “YPG is very interesting,” Esteban said. “There is something new every day. What other job in Yuma lets you see explosions on your day-to-day job?” Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

Meet Dr. John Melnyczuk, a PhD Chemical Engineer with the US Army Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. 👋 Dr. Melnyczuk develops advanced chem-bio testing solutions. He specializes in creating complex flow models that are foundational to the design and building of critical test systems at DPG. Dr. Melnyczuk and his teammates provide the highest quality data to inform acquisition decisions and ensure the effectiveness and safety of the American warfighter. Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

Meet Yvette Guerra, a lead flight safety officer with the US Army White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. 👋 With 17 years of specialized experience in flight safety and missile defense testing, Yvette 's expertise is crucial in supporting major air and missile defense systems, including the renowned Patriot and Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor. In her current role, she leads flight safety efforts for some of the nation's most critical defense programs and collaborates on a variety of special projects with multiple agencies to ensure the highest safety standards. Her work also extends to international and commercial testing, where she has played a vital part in missions with both foreign military and commercial space interests. Yvette's dedication and expertise not only contribute significantly to national security but also serves as an inspiration to those around her in the aerospace and defense field. Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

Meet SFC Jake Hinson, a test and evaluation NCO with the U.S. Army Operational Test Command at Fort Hood, Texas. 👋 SFC Hinson supports US Army and ATEC Transformation in Contact (TiC) engineer initiatives by advising leaders, managing equipment, working directly with units, and helping collect the right data to inform senior-level decisions in real time. SFC Hinson and his team stay ready to meet fast-changing TiC mission demands at Fort Hood — helping protect Soldiers, strengthen mission effectiveness, and support engineer units and the broader Army. Day in and day out, they help build trust and rigor in testing through disciplined, consistent work. Happy National Engineers Week! 🎉

What do our engineers do? 🤔 You're about to find out! 🤩 From February 22 to 28, we are celebrating National Engineers Week by highlighting an engineer from each of our subordinate organizations ➡️ U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, Dugway Proving Ground, U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC), White Sands Missile Range and US Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG). 🎉 Follow along with us to see the faces of innovation and learn about the incredible work they do daily to support our warfighters! See you back here on Sunday! 👀

Jonathan Olbert, the Operations Division Chief at US Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG). A former active-duty Army officer, he made the pivotal decision in 2016 to prioritize his family, transitioning to a civilian career where he continues to serve. 🫡 Carrying on a family legacy of service from WWII, Olbert also served in the Army Reserves, including a deployment to Iraq and Kuwait. Today, he leads a dedicated team at YPG, ensuring mission success. His story is a heartfelt reminder that success isn't just about professional achievement, but also about being present for the ones who matter most. 👨👩👦👦 Thank you for your continued service, Jonathan! https://lnkd.in/eEi6CZ9Z