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MAG Senior Electro-Optical Engineer (Fort Belvoir, VA) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Position Summary
We are seekinghighlymotivatedand experiencedelectro-opticalengineerforourNatickTeamsupportingalargeU.S. Army contractheadquartered at Fort Belvoir, VA.Application to this position includes pre-hire assessments in general cognition, technical aptitude, communication, and soft skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical support and analysis in evaluation of sensor prototypes and systems, to include thermal imagersandimage intensifiers
Translate military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical system concepts and performance specifications
Develop andmaintaintechnical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes
Participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs
Evaluate design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, andoptimizesize, weight, and power, with cost (SWaP-C)
Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports
Conduct and/ormonitorlab, contractor, and field testing to assess system performance and compliance with requirements. Evaluate system performance against specification requirements and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements
Evaluate system electro-optic engineering technologies used on past programs, andestablishnew and innovative engineering strategies
Make recommendations and present briefingsand conduct demonstrations to senior level managers in Government and industry at program manager, SES, and General Officer levels
Initiate and review engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations for technical merit, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits
Determineor evaluate analysis needed to investigate failures or performance issues, and ensureappropriateand complete root cause corrective action isidentified,validated, and implemented in all productsasrequired
Recommend approaches to implement electro optic system level components into prototypes capable of achieving user requirements
Coordinate R&D efforts with DOD, National Labs, andappropriate internationalforums toleverageresources
Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content
Serve as consultant/mentortoleadership andteam members on electro-optic system development, prototyping, integrating, and testingofelectro-optic sensor systems
Requirements
BSinElectrical or OpticalEngineering and10yearsofrelevant experience
Current SECRET security clearanceor ability to obtain
Knowledge, ability, and experienceleadingengineering efforts with minimal oversight
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Independent worker and self-starter
Experience with Soldier systems/equipmentstrongly preferred
Current U.S. blue passport and ability to travel (CONUSandOCONUS) up to10%
Adherence to program's teleworking policy of camera on and professional attire (smart casual) while working remotely
Special Note
The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.
Company Policy
MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Benefits and Compensation
At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80000 to $120000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.
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Job Locations VA-Fort Belvoir
ID 2024-7381
Work Region CONUS
Category Hidden (18027)
Clearance Secret
