In this role, you will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in performing integration of COTS software with unique test articles and research platforms. You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics. In addition to your technical role, you will assist with program management, planning and budgeting, and status reporting.
Job Requirement: Due to the work performed and ARA's interactions with the defense community, US Citizenship is required.Position Responsibilities:- The ability to interface with customers/executives and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and subsequently manage team members towards meeting project objectives
- Support engineering design development and identify, analyze, document, and manage system requirements to ensure the final product meets its intended purpose
- Assist with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates
- Technical understanding of the defense industry T&E approved to operate (ATO) on DOD networks (e.g., enterprise level IT, NIST RMF, etc...)
- Experience in developing server based hardware architectures involving a wide range of input/output devices
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work or military experience
- U.S. Citizenship - Due to the work performed and ARA's interactions with the defense community, US Citizenship is required.
- Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience with systems integration of hardware and software (COTs and Proprietary)
- Be able to read schematic diagrams and support assembly of test setups and field testing.
- Supervise layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of experimental or test hardware.
- Experience with technical writing, critical thinking and collaborative skills.
- Experienced in prototyping, simulating and testing integrated sensor systems and electronic controls across a broad range of technologies
- Knowledge of the Systems Engineering principles and body of knowledge (SEBoK)
- Mechanical and electrical operations principles
- Project management of up to $2M/year
- Familiar with data communications hardware and digital protocols.
- Technical drawing
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks
- Lead specialized and cross functional teams
Typical Education/Experience:- Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years' experience or Master's degree with 6-8 years' experience or relevant military experience.
Job Location: Holloman AFB (Alamogordo, New Mexico)
Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.