Junior Engineer/Scientist

ERG is seeking several junior and mid-level engineers and scientists of varying disciplines to provide full-time research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support onsite at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland, in the Washington, DC metro area. Alternative work schedules may be considered. Engineering disciplines include chemical, electrical, aerospace, and mechanical (or related). Science degrees include biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and materials science (or related).

Job Description:

• Design and execute test and evaluation plans for the characterization of energetic materials
• Operate analysis equipment during tests and gather data
• Apply statistical principles to verify test precision and accuracy. Evaluate test results
• Utilize advanced diagnostics data analysis tools and software to provide energetic material testing and evaluation
• Recommend changes to explosives, propellant, and insensitive munition formulations to achieve improved performance and safety
• Document recommendations and proposed course of action in reports or information papers as required
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering procedures (EPs), Laboratory Review Forms (LRFs), Lab Notebook Procedures (LNPs), and other technical documentation
• Support or lead peer-review processes of technical documentation
• Interact with technical customers to provide schedules, cost estimates, reports, and presentations on the status of RDT&E projects

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in chemical, electrical, aerospace, and mechanical (or related) or biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and materials science (or related)
• 2-3 years of experience, engineer/scientist, lab work, research/test evaluation department
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Competence in using spreadsheet and database software to compile, analyze, and present data
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$80,000 - $100,000 a year