Engineer, Senior

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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

• Be responsible for hands-on testing, troubleshooting, installation, calibration, repair, and modification of equipment and systems.
• Learn new skills from senior scientists and engineers and develop into a local SME.
• Manage design, procurement, and fabrication in support of instrument acquisition and life-cycle support.
• 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.
• Solve technical problems in accordance with prescribed specifications. 
• Conduct laboratory and field work as a junior member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Write standard operation procedures (SOPs), reports, and technical requirements. 
• Assist in development, maintenance, and sharing of systems level knowledge within your functional area.
• Adjust plans to accommodate urgent requirements.
• Work safely in an environment that may contain electrical, chemical, physical, or machine hazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field (or High School Diploma / GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant experience).
• 5+ years of experience working as a physicist or as an electrical, mechanical, or related engineer.
• Demonstrated machining experience.
• Demonstrated computer aided design (CAD) experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
• 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

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