Engineer II-UxV

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Full Time, Dahlgren, Virginia, Dahlgren, VA, US

26 days ago – Requisition

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is recruiting for the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) contract in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's non‑explosive open air and indoor test, evaluation, and experimentation for the Test and Evaluation Division (E40) within the Gun and Electric Weapons Department.

BS Degree in Engineering, Management or Technology is preferred. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Three (3) years' experience dealing with the concept design and engineering, and test and evaluation of weapon systems components, subsystems, and systems.

• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Availability to perform regular national travel to remote locations.
• Ability to travel regularly, averaging up to 1 week of travel per quarter.
• Proficiency in basic electrical theory and circuitry.
• Team player, able and willing to learn and adapt to changing workload and technologies.
• Basic understanding or experience with Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV’s) and other remotely controlled systems.
• Posture of safety and ability to demonstrate responsible decision‑making skills.

• Engineering design, testing, iteration, and evaluation experience.
• Familiarity with weapon systems and subsystems.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to produce and present information on technologies and complex systems to stakeholders.
• Experience in autonomy, robotics, weapons systems, UxVs, prototyping and military tactics.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced dynamic environment.
• Self‑motivated, mission oriented.
• Naval and/or Marine Corps related experience.

• Knowledge of UxV hardware integration and fabrication.
• Experience/knowledge with Mission Planner/QGround Control or willingness to learn.
• Experience/knowledge with flying commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) UAS platforms or willingness to learn.
• Experience/knowledge with developing flight plans, test procedures, and operational documentation.
• Experience/knowledge writing and presenting test plans, safety documents, and other test execution information.
• Ability to conduct pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight checks to ensure system readiness and safety.
• Follow detailed procedures and checklists.
• Maintain UAV logs and perform maintenance as required.
• Identify necessary tasks and independently complete them.
• Basic electronics, digital, AC and DC knowledge.
• Written and verbal proficiency.
• Familiarity with DoD or Navy procedures, policies and regulations.
• Coordinating projects.
• Compiling statistics and data for projects.
• Managing the execution of inspection and maintenance programs, tracking system management.
• Creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance.
• Developing and leading process improvements, developing recommendations and procedures for improving efficiency.

• Provide support for PRTR UxV range operations.
• Support offsite and remote testing that requires frequent national travel.
• Support mission and special projects at Dahlgren location.
• Work closely with the Range Test Engineering Team to maintain test program documentation and records.
• Prepare and present data, reports and test results.

Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.