What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer/Scientist, Senior (SECRET Clearance Required) position at Tekla Research?
Position Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of
engineering expertise. Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan and design, develop,
implement, test or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical
analyses, reports, change proposals and other technical documentation. Applies systems engineering
experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance
testing, or acquisition and resource management. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or
evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military
weapons systems, associated support systems. OR; Leads the execution of complex tasks. Applies and
integrates engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test or evaluate
military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change
proposals and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as
system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource
management. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software related to engineering
or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems.
This position will specifically support the F16 FST.
Education: Position requires a MS or MA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: A BS or BA
degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific
discipline and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience may be substituted for a MS or
MA degree. These four (4) years of experience are in addition to the required minimum of ten (10) years to
meet the “Experience” requirements below, therefore, requiring a total of fourteen (14) years of experience.
Experience: At least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, three (3)
of which must be directly related to naval systems. Demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering
expertise is required.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000