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Job Title: Engineer I

Company: Dalcom Engineering

Location: Remote (CONUS Travel Required)

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000

Position Overview

Dalcom Engineering is seeking an experienced Engineer to support technical projects involving engineering analysis, system design, testing, and evaluation. In this role, you will apply engineering and scientific principles to develop technical solutions, support project implementation, analyze performance data, and contribute to technical documentation supporting mission-critical programs. The position will support engineering diagnostics, modernization assessments, and technical evaluations associated with the U.S. Army's ammunition industrial base and related defense manufacturing infrastructure.

This position is primarily remote but requires frequent travel to industrial facilities and government installations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), including ammunition production and modernization locations. Travel is expected to exceed 50% depending on project requirements. Limited international travel may occur depending on project requirements.

*This position is contingent upon award*

About Us

Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone-certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programming/software development, engineering modeling, and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a primary contributor in the application of engineering and scientific principles to meet technical project requirements.

Support engineering diagnostics and technical assessments of industrial production facilities, including ammunition manufacturing infrastructure and related support systems.

Develop technical concepts and implementation strategies supporting engineering initiatives.

Participate in modernization project reviews, engineering design charrettes, and technical evaluations supporting facility upgrades and industrial base optimization initiatives.

Plan and execute testing activities including design of experiments, data collection, and performance evaluation.

Evaluate engineering data related to production throughput, operational performance, and facility modernization efforts to inform technical decision-making.

Monitor project technical progress and recommend solutions to technical challenges.

Provide technical guidance and support to engineering team members as needed.

Ensure engineering activities align with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.

Author, edit, and contribute to technical documentation including project descriptions, engineering analyses, test plans, and technical reports.

Qualifications / Desired Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or related discipline) or Computer Science with 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, or

15+ years of relevant engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 3+ years of experience may be considered equivalent.

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance

Experience applying probability, reliability, statistical analysis, sampling methods, and test and evaluation techniques.

Experience with engineering data collection, analysis, and performance assessment.

Familiarity with applicable engineering regulations, industry standards, and technical best practices.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Experience supporting industrial production systems, defense manufacturing environments, or large-scale process facilities is highly desirable.

Familiarity with ammunition production environments, energetics facilities, or government-owned contractor-operated (GOCO) production facilities is a plus.

Experience supporting engineering assessments, modernization planning, or facility improvement initiatives is desirable.

Relevant Engineering Disciplines

Candidates may possess expertise in one or more engineering disciplines relevant to industrial production systems, defense manufacturing infrastructure, and facility modernization initiatives:

Chemical / Process Engineering

Knowledge of chemical processes, kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical unit operations.

Mechanical Engineering

Experience modeling mechanical systems and applying thermodynamics and mechanical design principles.

Electrical / Systems / Computer Engineering

Knowledge of electrical codes, control systems, and process control algorithms.

Civil Engineering

Familiarity with building codes, structural codes, and geotechnical sampling techniques.

Facilities Engineering

Experience supporting the design, construction, or modernization of industrial or chemical process facilities for government or commercial environments.

Piping Engineering

Experience in piping system design, specification, fabrication, installation, and start-up of stationary equipment and piping systems.

Quality Control Engineering

Familiarity with quality management methodologies such as Six Sigma, TQM, ISO 9000, or related quality frameworks.

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you're driven by intellectually stimulating work, enjoy collaborating with talented peers, and thrive in a high-performing environment, then Dalcom may be for you.