Senior Engineer for Directed Energy

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.

• 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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