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Berriehill Research

Junior Engineer

Indian Head, MD

$75K - $90K/yr

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking Junior Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and ...

ARA

Junior Engineer

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking Junior Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and ...

ActioNet

Junior Developer

Rosslyn, VA

$76.30K - $99.10K/yr

Junior Developer Location: Rosslyn, VA, Clearance: Secret The Junior Developer is an entry-level ... This position involves foundational knowledge of programming languages and software development ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Junior Developer

Rosslyn, VA · On-site

$76.30K - $99.10K/yr

Junior Developer Location: Rosslyn, VA, Clearance: Secret The Junior Developer is an entry-level ... This position involves foundational knowledge of programming languages and software development ...

ActioNet

Junior Developer

Arlington, VA

$76.60K - $99.40K/yr

Junior Developer Location: Rosslyn, VA, Clearance: Secret The Junior Developer is an entry-level ... This position involves foundational knowledge of programming languages and software development ...

ActioNet

Junior Developer

Rosslyn, VA

$76.60K - $99.40K/yr

Junior Developer Location: Rosslyn, VA, Clearance: Secret The Junior Developer is an entry-level ... This position involves foundational knowledge of programming languages and software development ...

VOR Technology

Junior Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

The Junior Engineer will perform full lifecycle support on complex data systems and networks and provide technical guidance in relation to SIGINT systems. Must be able to support rotating 12 hour ...

Agile Defense

Junior Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Junior Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA Clearance: Secret Required Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (eg: Security+) Support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate issuance and Identity ...

MANTECH

Junior Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$68.50K - $88.90K/yr

The Junior Developer is part of a dynamic development team, focusing on writing efficient and maintainable code, collaborating with other developers and engineers, and contributing to the development ...

MANTECH

Junior Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$68.50K - $88.90K/yr

The Junior Developer is part of a dynamic development team, focusing on writing efficient and maintainable code, collaborating with other developers and engineers, and contributing to the development ...

Agile Defense

Junior Engineer

Alexandria, VA

Junior Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA Clearance: Secret Required Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (eg: Security+) Support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate issuance and Identity ...

MANTECH

Junior Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$68.50K - $88.90K/yr

The Junior Developer is part of a dynamic development team, focusing on writing efficient and maintainable code, collaborating with other developers and engineers, and contributing to the development ...

iNovex Information Systems

Junior Engineer 0

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$96K - $134K/yr

The Junior Engineer will design and implement HW and SW solutions including documentation, testing & modification, schematics, mechanical drawings, cable assemblies, and parts lists. You will also ...

Everwatch

Junior Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$48.08 - $57.70/hr

Job Title Junior Engineer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a full ...

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Junior Engineer

Berriehill Research

Indian Head, MD

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking Junior Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. In this role you will collaborate with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US.  This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and you must be willing to work onsite.

Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency. 

Junior Engineer Responsibilities Include

Research, develop, test, evaluate (RDT&E), manufacture and provide in service support of energetics and energetic systems. Working and partnering with subject matter experts to ensure safe and cost-effective execution of production capabilities for energetic materials and related applications (munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.).

  • Support the design and implementation of efficient systems and processes
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on various projects.
  • Work under supervised direction but ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
  • Continuous learning to develop and ensure technical competence.
  • Ensure proper execution of the project including planning, scheduling, and procurements.
  • Responsible for the implementation of safety and quality programs.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.

      Junior Engineer Qualifications

      • Bachelor's in engineering discipline (mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc..) with 0-2 years of experience.
      • Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences.
      • Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
      • Familiarity with design software and engineering applications (AutoCAD, MatLAB).
      • Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences

      Junior Engineer Preferred Qualifications

      • Advanced Degree in an engineering or related technical field is preferred.
      • Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
      • Process engineering and integration knowledge.
      • Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification.
      • Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

      Applied Research Associates, Inc. Company Information:

      Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, the excellent careers and each of the competitive benefits we offer and explore some of our featured offices.

      Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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