Senior Engineer

Description

Jaxon Engineering is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our engineering team.

Jaxon is a distinguished leader in Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) hardening and survivability. We evaluate and design EMP systems and facilities and deliver high quality technical services. Jaxon is the only company able to offer turnkey EMP shielding products and services to our Department of Defense and commercial customers.

The successful candidate will also be an effective team player; possess an ability to work in a team of other engineers; be able to interface and communicate effectively with staff, customers, program management and corporate leadership.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret and/or Top Secret security clearance

Salary: $100,000-$150,000, plus bonus eligibility

Benefits (all effective 1st day of work; no waiting period): 

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
• Short & Long Term Disability insurance provided
• PTO and paid holidays 
• 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary; no vesting period)
• Annual bonus eligibility

Primary Duties

•  Provides technical execution, management and oversight of multiple projects
• Acts as Technical Subject Matter Expert for large programs, including direct client interface
• Leads HEMP (High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse) test teams in both laboratory and field settings
• Generates and presents a variety of technical documents (reports, presentations)
• Aids in bidding and proposals 
• Performs quality reviews of technical documents and deliverables
• Trains, mentors and educates staff  

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering or a related field and 10 years of related experience; or a MS degree and 8 years related experience 
• An active Dept. of Defense SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to be coached and to learn new skills in a rapidly growing industry
• Demonstrated project development and leadership skills for planning and overseeing project tests
• Proficiency with all types of time- and frequency- domain test equipment (oscilloscopes, network / spectrum analyzers, instrument control and data acquisition)
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment with both collocated and geographically dispersed team members with varying experience levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for coordination & reporting work.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to sustain a 25% travel schedule