Engineer IV

Overview

Huntsville, Al JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret CERTIFICATION: TRAVEL: As Needed SALARY: 125K Annually Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer 4 located at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Al . Astrion has worked extensively with the U.S. Redstone Test Center where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in the designated technical area of specialization from an accredited* university and 9 years of combined engineering and technical experience, including 6 years of project experience; or a Master's Degree in the designated technical area of specialization from an accredited* university and 7 years of combined engineering and technical experience, including 4 years of project experience; or a PhD in Engineering in the appropriate area of specialization or related discipline from an accredited* college/university and 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 years of project experience, performing engineering, analysis, and related functions in research, development, test and evaluation in support of military equipment and systems.

Areas of specialization may include electromagnetics, electro-optics, optical sciences, electronic circuits, modeling and simulation, infrared scene projection, structural analysis, radar systems, high voltage systems, mechanical systems, data acquisition, stockpile testing, HWIL, HPC, or IR scene generation. Additional specialization requirements: Electrical – Experience must include performing research, design, development, test or supervision of the manufacturing and installation of electrical components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use; and performing engineering, analysis, and related functions in research, development, test and evaluation in support of military equipment and systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

/ SKILLS The Test Engineer (TE) specializes in developmental testing, qualification, and performance characterization for tactical missile systems, guided munitions, air and missile defense systems, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, radar payloads, and seeker technologies. They will formulate detailed test plans, test operation procedures, and safety hazard analyses for live-fire, static-fire, captive flight, and missile/sensor testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management role with oversight of multiple task orders or a single program and multiple staff members. TE is critical to provide technical oversight, risk mitigation, and statutory compliance required to support high-priority Army acquisition programs. Responsible for management of resources, some contract management reporting, and management of task orders.

Interfaces with Government customers, Service vendors, and other agency representatives. Participates in projects from the planning stage, provides additional or missing materials, and edits, organizes, and formats content for clarity, flow, and integrity. Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work. Develops and analyzes test reports.

Manages the schedule and budget, along with task order period of performance. #CJ