Journeyman Engineer

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Active Top Secret/SCI

Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Contract Program Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Travel: Occasional

DESCRIPTION:

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland, a short distance from Naval Air Systems Command. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs.

This position supports Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) of communications and network systems for the E-6B and C-130J Integrated Test Team (ITT). The Journeyman T&E Engineer will apply engineering principles to research, analyze, design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate mission systems. The candidate will participate in planning and executing test events, analyze test data, and support the preparation of test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with DoD and NAVAIR T&E guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Journeyman Engineer will: 

• Support developmental test and evaluation of communications and network systems for the E-6B and C-130J Integrated Test Team.
• Apply engineering principles to research, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate systems.
• Review and prepare test plans, test reports, and other technical documentation. 
• Apply engineering experience to perform functions of Developmental Test & Evaluation.
• Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
• May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture.
• Execute T&E tasks aligned with Capability-Based Test and Evaluation (CBTE) principles.
• Develop, review, and update Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), test plans, and test reports.
• Participate in technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, TRR, OTRR) and Test & Evaluation Integrated Product Teams (T&E IPTs).
• Support the planning and conduct of lab, ground, and flight tests for integrated mission systems including networked communication systems and Very Low Frequency (VLF) communications.
• Collaborate with test aircrew and form pilot-engineer teams to evaluate system-level performance.
• Support mission systems testing related to communications, navigation, electronic warfare, cyber survivability, and systems integration.
• Assist in analyzing system architecture and interfaces for interoperability and mission effectiveness.
• Use DoD T&E toolsets (e.g., iTEMS suite: iTEST, iTrack, iPlan, iReport) to manage test data and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with data handling and security procedures including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and TS/SCI classified environments.
• May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree  in Engineering or related technical field for a scientist with at least 3 years of professional engineering experience related to DT&E of aircraft, spacecraft, or communication systems for NAVAIR/NAWCAD customers. 
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: 
    • A related field Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other analytical toolsets (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a classified, fast-paced, mission-oriented environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with Test and Evaluation, Naval or DoD Acquisition, and E-6B and C-130 aircrew. 
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and lifecycle documentation (e.g., ICDs, system design reviews).
• Understanding of Very Low Frequency (VLF) communications, networked communication systems, systems engineering, integrated avionics, and/or integrated mission systems. 
• Ability to communicate, work within a team, work within a classified environment, and apply physical principles and engineering knowledge to assessment of a system under development.

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Salary : $92,000 - $124,000