Job Description
Job Description PENDING CONTRACT AWARD The Engineer, Junior at the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) independently evaluates, selects, adapts, and modifies standard techniques and criteria to plan and conduct engineering assignments. Duties and Responsibilities Applies engineering principles, codes, and practices to support the RDT&E of weapons systems Performs engineering tasks involving various disciplines including, control systems, electronics, power, instrumentation, signal processing, radio-frequency, mechanical, and aerospace Applies aerospace engineering principles and concepts in the performance of test and evaluation of projectiles (guided and unguided) Coordinates with Data Acquisition Engineers to define instrumentation and measurement requirements to support data collection and analysis during the planning of tests Assists with the planning for and management of classified requirements and data collected above the Secret level Performs project work through knowledge of engineering practices and policies, and to devise new approaches to resolve problems Operates with general instructions in an independent mode and receives guidance on special problems or when requested Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, and makes minor adaptations and modifications Provides independent and professional support on portions of complex projects Reviews specific assignment objectives, approaches, and possible solutions for accuracy and completeness Independently performs a project assignment that involves complex features and can be guided by codes, standards, and other precedents of the discipline Analyzes and/or evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors Accomplishes tasks of which require investigatio