Job Title

Research Engineer

Location

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering, General Laborer

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$100,000

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$150,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Research Engineer will conduct research related to the design, development, evaluation, and use of obscurant materials to support the DoD efforts to protect our warfighters and military vehicles from weapons/missiles with optical or electro-optical sensors. Research will be performed within a DoD laboratory and in the field. This Engineer will plan, direct, and conduct developmental testing related to vehicle mounted obscuration systems and countermeasures for protecting military vehicles from weapons/missiles with optical or electro-optical sensors. This Engineer will also help design, develop, and test new obscurant grenades and dissemination systems and the experimental modification of existing equipment. Field work will be required.
• Prepare and conduct experiments, identify novel obscurant materials, and evaluate their effectiveness to block sections of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Safely work with materials to identify chemical properties and toxicity, ability to be effectively disseminated into the air, and evaluate performance. Use instrumentation in support of this experimentation and strong math and computer skills to assist in data analysis.
• Provide engineering support for the planning and conduct of developmental testing for military vehicles with mounted obscuration grenades or generators
• Write and contribute to presentations, technical reports, and publications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in or Engineering, materials science, physics, or related field.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Pay: $100k - $150k
• Schedule: 40 hrs/week
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• 3 weeks (120 hrs/year) Paid Time Off (PTO), Federal holidays, and Sick Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• 5 years of related experience supporting vehicle testing
• Must be proficient in planning and conducting testing in the laboratory and field
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability multitask, prioritize, and complete work within schedule

Bonus points if you have:
• Experience with researching and testing military vehicle obscuration systems such as grenade launchers
• Experience with research or testing related to the explosive dispersion of materials