Engineer I

Engineer I

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal in Hunstsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Secret
(U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

TRAVEL: 30%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline related to Computer Sciences/Engineering with a focus in multi-spectral sensor analysis.
• Candidate must be willing to work outdoors up to 70% of the time regardless of weather conditions, to include hot/humid conditions, cold conditions, heights, and around ammunition and explosives.
• Candidate must have experience with machine learning techniques as it applies to sensor-driven detection algorithms.
• Candidate must have experience with operating optical and electronics measurement equipment.
• Candidate must be able to come to work early, stay late, and work in shifts as testing schedule dictates. Candidate must be willing to work paid overtime hours and travel at least 30% of the year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance (Must be a U.S. Citizen).
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Software development skills to include GUI design and writing user interfaces for instrumentation controls.
• Experience in PCB design.
• Experience with implementing live virtual constructive elements into realistic operational environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the MSS Sensor Performance Team in developmental test of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems and operational assessments of sensor-driven networked systems.
• Open-air range and laboratory operation of optical instrumentation, to include radiometers, scientific thermal cameras, atmospheric transmission equipment, blackbody/visible light sources, and spectral reflectance instruments.
• Drive the development of novel sensor test capabilities and facilitate the development of software tools to test sensor-based technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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