Research Engineer

Research Engineer

Location:

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, US (Primary)

The Research Engineer will conduct research related to the design, development, evaluation, and use of obscurant materials to support doD efforts to protect warfighters and military vehicles from optical or electro‑optical sensors. Research will be performed within a doD laboratory and in the field. The Engineer will plan, direct, and conduct developmental testing related to vehicle‑mounted obscuration systems and countermeasures, help design, develop, and test new obscurant grenades and dissemination systems, and perform experimental modifications of existing equipment.

• Prepare and conduct experiments, identify novel obscurant materials, and evaluate their effectiveness to block sections of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Safely work with materials to identify chemical properties and toxicity, assess effective aerial dissemination, and evaluate performance using instrumentation and strong math and computer skills for data analysis.
• Provide engineering support for planning and conducting developmental testing for military vehicles with mounted obscuration grenades or generators.
• Write and contribute to presentations, technical reports, and publications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience supporting vehicle testing.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Proficient in planning and conducting laboratory and field testing.
• Strong problem‑solving and analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete work within schedule.

• Experience with researching and testing military vehicle obscuration systems such as grenade launchers.
• Experience with research or testing related to explosive dispersion of materials.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.