Engineer, Senior

American Systems•Arlington, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a General Engineer supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) program, you will provide 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. The position is 100% on-site, with occasional travel, and involves work in environments that may contain electrical, chemical, physical, or machine hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant experience.
At least 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.
Active Secret clearance at time of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance as required by the program.
Ability to work 100% on-site and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

Perform 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 subject matter expert.
Manage design, procurement, and fabrication in support of instrument acquisition and life-cycle support.
Manage end-to-end procurement 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 operating procedures (SOPs), reports, and technical requirements.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and sharing systems-level knowledge within the functional area.
Adjust plans to accommodate urgent requirements.
Work safely in environments that may contain electrical, chemical, physical, or machine hazards.