Salary
$100k – $130k per year
Location
In office (Arlington)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Overview
Company
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American Systems is an employee-owned government services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering information technology, engineering and analysis, test and evaluation, and training services to national priority programs. Founded in 1975, it became a majority ESOP company in 1997 and fully employee-owned in 2015, works largely for US defense customers such as the Navy and NAVAIR, and has absorbed the contractor Epsilon. Its openings span aerospace and software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network and systems administrators, mechanical designers and test engineers, many requiring security clearances.
Overview
As a General Engineer supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) program you will deliver full-spectrum engineering support. Working directly with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), competency leads, and program leadership, you will manage new and existing equipment and systems and develop hands-on technical expertise within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for hands-on testing, troubleshooting, installation, calibration, repair, and modification of equipment and systems.
- Learn new skills from senior scientists and engineers and develop into a local SME.
- Manage design, procurement, and fabrication in support of instrument acquisition and life-cycle support.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process by identifying and qualifying vendors, obtaining quotes, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of critical items.
- Solve technical problems in accordance with prescribed specifications.
- Conduct laboratory and field work as a junior member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Write standard operation procedures (SOPs), reports, and technical requirements.
- Assist in development, maintenance, and sharing of systems level knowledge within your functional area.
- Adjust plans to accommodate urgent requirements.
- Work safely in an environment that may contain electrical, chemical, physical, or machine hazards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field (or High School Diploma / GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant experience).
- 5+ years of experience working as a physicist or as an electrical, mechanical, or related engineer.
- Demonstrated machining experience.
- Demonstrated computer aided design (CAD) experience.
- U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance at time of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
- Ability to work 100% on-site with occasional travel
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO Statement
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