Junior Engineer; H

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location:

Patuxent River, MD

Pay Details: $80,000 - $145,000+ / year (depending on experience)

SA-TECH is a contractor that specializes in range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, target O&M, engineering support, systems integration, electronics and communications maintenance, and a growing cybersecurity business. The company operates multiple test and training ranges for Army, Air Force, and Navy.

Instrumentation Engineer to support the H-53K team with troubleshooting, instrumentation system design, software configuration, and system operation. The engineer will serve as a technical specialist responsible for design, development, construction, and test of complex Special Flight Test Instrumentation systems. The role includes research and development for hardware and software used in flight test data operations and advising leadership on complex technical matters.

• Support H-53K operations.
• Provide direct engineering support to the team.
• Oversee data download, processing, and telemetry ground station operation.
• Design, integrate, calibrate, and support instrumentation systems for flight and ground testing.
• Manage small to medium instrumentation projects, including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Support instrumentation from design through flight test, including pre-flights, post-flights, recalibrations, ground station flight support, data validation, and playback.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work predominantly within enclosed buildings.
• Includes sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.
• Lifting capacity: 50 lbs. solo and 50-100 lbs. assisted.
• Work hours:
  
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• Periodically required travel.

• BS in Physics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1-3 years of experience (more preferred).
• Experience with flight-test instrumentation design, programming, and data acquisition.
• Experience with programming and validation tools for flight-test instrumentation (desired).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.
• U.S. citizenship required; must obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Security Clearance prior to hire.
• Background screening required: SSN, driver record, criminal background.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Note that salary information is a general guideline. The company considers experience, education, training, and market factors when extending offers.

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