Sr. Engineer

Overview

Sr. Engineer

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, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Engineer for the FAA – PSS Contract, supporting the Civilian Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Washington, DC     

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, or related field required
• 20 years of experience based on educational requirements listed above (In lieu of the 20 years of experience the other qualifications and years of experience will be considered; Doctorate in engineering with 10 years of experience, or a Master of Science degree in engineering with 15 years of relevant experience)
• The ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance; US citizenship required for all candidates.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Demonstrated expertise with new and legacy systems, technical alternative analyses, acquisition management of information systems, and information management tools.
• Experience working with FAA programs and systems.
• Experience working on aviation and avionics systems - is a plus.
• Experience working on and managing large and complex projects.
• Self-motivated, independent thinker that requires minimal supervision.
• Ideal candidate is a customer-service oriented problem solver with the ability to work independently and as part of diverse teams
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, organizational, critical thinking and analysis, meeting facilitation, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines and changing priorities, has a pro-active attitude and a disciplined work ethic. A demonstrated flexibility of schedule and ability to handle last minute, short turnaround items. This includes an ability to quickly assess a situation or deliverable and then implement the most beneficial changes possible in the available time.
• The ability to rebound and adapt quickly to sudden changes in deliverable requirements or deliverable expectations.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides expertise in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
• Has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and provides expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet mission requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) 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.

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

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