Engineering Scientist Full-time

Engineering Scientist

The Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory (SISL) is seeking a motivated individual to perform detailed systems engineering and technical analyses of new advanced capability systems in defense-related applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Design analysis, including electrical/mechanical/software components, subassemblies, and integrated systems.
• Reliability analysis, failure modes assessments, failure consequences, mitigations, and safety impact assessments.
• System modeling and simulation.
• System operations, mission planning, and mission execution analysis.
• Prototype development and experimentation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate technical reports, briefings, and engineering documentation.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other related field.
• Three years of experience in systems engineering project activities, which may include requirements development and analysis, system development, design analysis, reliability analysis, and safety analysis.
• Knowledge of power distribution, network interfaces and communications, processing and memory architectures, and thermal dissipation.
• Knowledge of system technical documentation, including reading electrical schematics, block diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• General knowledge of mechanical design techniques, parts, and materials used in military systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to listen, remember both written and verbal directions, and consistently apply those instructions to your work.
• Evidence of skills in the following areas: working with new technologies, being highly organized, planning and coordinating multiple tasks, effective time management, attention to detail, effective problem solving skills, using excellent judgement, working independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, working as a team member without daily supervision, effectively communicating with all groups of clients, working under pressure, accepting supervision.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Salary range: $104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working conditions include:

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required materials include:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts