Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: Performs the role of Mission Planning Systems Test Engineer, Journeyman. Supports the Mission Systems T&E Division, Mission Planning Test Branch teams.

The Location: NAS Patuxent River, Maryland

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The Description:

• Work directly supports the Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) and Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Integrated Test Teams at VX-23 aboard Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD.
• Support mission planning system testing with the purpose of quantifying system requirements, suitability, and effectiveness for the intended mission and/or assess the ability of the system to meet mission objectives.
• Engage and coordinate with other AEA test and mission planning systems development organizations and teams as needed to support test and evaluation.
• Support developmental test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting in accordance with NAVAIR test processes.
• Support day to day flight and ground test events with mission planning and provide test and evaluation test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays and associated software systems required to support AEA Mission Planning Systems Test.
• Work with test aircrew, forming a pilot-engineer team, to pre-plan and utilize system level performance parameters for use during flight.

Education and Experience:

• At least five (5) years of engineering experience that has consisted of performing the foregoing engineering functions, and three (3) years of the foregoing total experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions with respect to support, research, or development of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering discipline, computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, or statistics from an accredited college or university.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Years of experience and/or an Associates of Science in electrical engineering or a computer science discipline may be considered in lieu of a BS.
• An Active DoD Secret clearance, required. Top Secret preferred.

Skills Desired:

• Airborne Electronic Warfare Mission Planning Systems experience
• NAVAIR Test and Evaluation process
• Naval Aviation Operational Experience, Airborne Electronic Attack, TACAIR
• Software development

Travel:

• Occasional travel, estimate two (2) trips per year

The Working Environment: The physical environment requires the employee to work on-site at the government program office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. The employee may be required to walk short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce and Associates as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce and Associates as well as its subsidiaries invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce and Associates as well as its subsidiaries also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage, Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans, Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Professional Development Opportunities, Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition, Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation, Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support, Referral Program, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Norton Life Lock, and HSA and FSA.

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity; in further detail, AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers. For more information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, click here.

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This is a non-management position

This is a full-time/Part-time position