Engineer, Senior
Arlington, VAFull-time$100–130K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The General Engineer will support a high-visibility Department of War program by managing equipment and systems and providing hands-on engineering support. Working with integrated product teams, competency leads, and program leadership, the engineer will contribute to equipment testing, acquisition, and life-cycle support. The role includes laboratory and field work within a multidisciplinary team and requires full-time on-site work with occasional travel.
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Overview
As a General Engineer supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) program you will deliver full-spectrum engineering support. Working directly with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), competency leads, and program leadership, you will manage new and existing equipment and systems and develop hands-on technical expertise within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
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Be responsible for hands-on testing, troubleshooting, installation, calibration, repair, and modification of equipment and systems.
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Learn new skills from senior scientists and engineers and develop into a local SME.
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Manage design, procurement, and fabrication in support of instrument acquisition and life-cycle support.
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Manage the end-to-end procurement process by identifying and qualifying vendors, obtaining quotes, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of critical items.
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Solve technical problems in accordance with prescribed specifications.
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Conduct laboratory and field work as a junior member of a multidisciplinary team.
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Write standard operation procedures (SOPs), reports, and technical requirements.
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Assist in development, maintenance, and sharing of systems level knowledge within your functional area.
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Adjust plans to accommodate urgent requirements.
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Work safely in an environment that may contain electrical, chemical, physical, or machine hazards.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field (or High School Diploma / GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant experience).
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5+ years of experience working as a physicist or as an electrical, mechanical, or related engineer.
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Demonstrated machining experience.
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Demonstrated computer aided design (CAD) experience.
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U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance at time of hire.
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Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
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Ability to work 100% on-site with occasional travel
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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