Job Title / Level
Senior Engineer for Directed Energy
Clearance Required?
Top Secret/SCI
Location:
Arlington, VA 22202 US (Primary)
% Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Engineer for Directed Energy with demonstrated experience in cutting-edge technology, engineering, analysis of alternatives, capability management and demonstration (including technology transfer), technical demonstrations and evaluations, and requirements analysis to work on-site at the Pentagon! The Sr. Eng is required to exhibit specialized skills in Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) within technical areas pertaining to directed energy, such as: optics, lasers, and radio frequency sources. The candidate must be able to work daily on-site at the Pentagon.
As a Senior Engineer for Directed Energy you will:
- Work to evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense.
- Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
- Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
- Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
A week in the life of a Senior Engineer for Directed Energy:
- Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging Directed Energy technologies as they apply across the DoD.
- Maintain and update Directed Energy roadmaps, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders.
- Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
- Track the department-wide budget for efforts aligning with Directed Energy.
- Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for Directed Energy Principal Directors Office.
- Conduct Directed Energy technology research analysis for future warfighting construct.
- Provide programmatic expertise to the Government from system concept definition through technology transfer activities.
- Provide policy guidance, and coordination for the Research and Engineering (R&E) programs in the Military Services and Defense Agencies on all relevant science and technology matters in Directed Energy as identified by the National Defense Strategy.
- Make recommendations to the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities.
- Represent OUSD R&E Principal Director for Directed Energy on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.
Job Requirements
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Master's degree in STEM.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, cybersecurity, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E).
- Previous experience in engineering, analysis of alternatives, integration, requirements, and testing.
- Excellent writing, communication and briefing skills.
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards:
- Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National
- Washington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards:
- U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
- BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $170k- $205k. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
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