Engineer II-UxV

Ai Signal Research Inc • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is recruiting for the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) contract in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's non-explosive open air and indoor test, evaluation, and experimentation for the Test and Evaluation Division (E40) within the Gun and Electric Weapons Department.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Applicant must have availability to perform regular national travel to remote locations.
• Ability to travel regularly. Averaging up to 1 week of travel per quarter.
• Must have proficiency in basic electrical theory and circuitry.
• Must be a team player and be able and willing to learn and adapt to changing workload and technologies.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills.
• Applicant should have basic understanding or experience with Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV’s) and other remotely controlled systems. Training will be provided to supplement experience level.
• Applicant should have a posture of safety and be able to demonstrate responsible decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of UxV Hardware integration and fabrication
• Experience/Knowledge with Mission Planner/QGround Control or willing to learn.
• Experience/Knowledge with flying Commercial of the Shelf (COTs) UAS platforms or willing to learn.
• Experience/Knowledge with developing flight plans, test procedures, and operational documentation.
• Experience/Knowledge with writing and presenting test plans, safety documents, and other test execution information
• Able to conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks to ensure system readiness and safety
• Able to follow detailed procedures and checklists
• Maintain UAV logs and perform maintenance as required.
• Ability to identify necessary tasks and independently complete them
• Basic electronics, digital, AC and DC knowledge
• Written and verbal proficiency
• Engineering Test & Evaluation experience
• Familiarity with DoD or Navy procedures and regulations, policies, and procedures
• Coordinating projects
• Compiling statistics and data for projects
• Managing the execution of inspection and maintenance programs, tracking system management
• Creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance
• Developing and leading process improvements, developing recommendations and procedures for improving efficiency
• Three (3) years' experience dealing with the concept design and engineering, and test and evaluation of weapon systems components, subsystems, and systems.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering design, testing, iteration, and evaluation experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with weapon systems and subsystems is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to produce and present information, technologies and complex systems to stakeholders is preferred or experience in autonomy, robotics, weapons systems, UxVs, prototyping and military tactics.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Mission oriented.
• Navy and/or Marine Corps related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for PRTR UxV range operations.
• Support offsite and remote testing that requires frequent national travel.
• Support mission and Special Projects at Dahlgren location.
• Work closely with the Range Test Engineering Team to maintain test program documentation and records.
• Prepare and present data, reports and test results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees