Applied Technical Services Inc. (ATS) is a nationally recognized engineering, testing and inspection firm with extensive capabilities in metallurgy, materials testing, chemical analysis, non-destructive testing, forensics, engineering, fire and explosion investigations and calibration services. ATS is headquartered in Marietta, GA with over 30 branch offices and approximately 1000 employees throughout the US. Since 1967 ATS has established an excellent reputation in the aerospace, automotive, chemical, general manufacturing, pulp and paper, marine, transportation, construction and utility industries.
Job Posting: Electrical Engineer I - Electrical Test
Company Information: At Radiation Test Solutions, we provide radiation effects testing on electronics in support of large and small aerospace companies and device manufacturers. We are a smaller, rapidly growing company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description: We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team as an individual contributor responsible for testing the radiation tolerance and system survivability of electronic components and systems in natural and/or man-made radiation environments, including terrestrial, airborne, and space applications. As a member of our highly qualified team, expertise in every area is not required.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement electrical test setups suitable for performing various radiation effects testing.
- Evaluate and analyze electrical test results for validity and statistical significance.
- Document radiation-induced effects on electronic parts and other materials (test plan/report).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Description
- This is a “hands-on” position where the applicant will work directly with customers to develop and implement a test plan or follow existing test procedures for whatever testing the customer may want or need. The applicant will work closely with the customer and their ATS support team to accurately simulate the conditions the test part may encounter. The applicant will generate the test reports.
- The applicant is expected to be able to both delegate and personally perform the testing, as required, to meet deadlines and workload requirements.
- The position requires the applicant to both work as part of a team with other engineers, technicians, and machinists on larger projects and be able to work alone to accomplish smaller projects.
- Testing performed in this position can involve radioactive materials. Test requests can (and have) come from all industries and in all scales of scope.
Requirements
- Strong electrical engineering aptitude
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) & SolidsWorks
- Be team oriented and have a positive attitude
- Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of customer representatives
- Good organizational and project management skills
- Strong safety awareness in a variety of settings
- Willingness to travel and work in the field ~ 20%
- Willingness to work occasional night and weekend projects v/s normal day shifts
- Ability to think creatively and prioritize rapidly, as well as manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- A passion for what you do – “Can do” attitude
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QualificationsSkills and Requirements:
- Understanding of electronic components - what they do and how they work.
- Ability to design circuits.
- Ability to test to a data sheet
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; degrees in Engineering/Physics will be considered.
- US Citizenship required.
ITAR
"U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Mechatronics)
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and SolidWorks
- Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems
- Experience programming simple PLC executions
- Hands-on experience with power and hand tools (grinders, drills, etc.)
- Familiarity with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measure)
- Familiarity with machining and fabrication processes
- Strong oral and written communication skills and customer interaction ability
- Good organizational and project management skills
- Strong safety awareness in various construction/settings
- Willingness to travel and work in the field (~20%)
- Ability to repeatedly lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work occasional night and weekend projects
- Ability to think creatively, prioritize rapidly, and manage multiple initiatives
- Be team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
Applied Technical Services (ATS) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Technical Services (ATS) and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Technical Services (ATS).
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are provided, with additional coverages listed as employer-verified. Feedback suggests the health benefits package is comprehensive on paper.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match is offered. Feedback suggests this delivers baseline support for long-term savings even though exact match details are not publicly posted.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Field roles often include per diem, mileage reimbursement, and paid travel time that add tangible value to take-home pay. Feedback suggests these extras can meaningfully boost total compensation in travel-heavy assignments.
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What We Do
Applied Technical Services (ATS) is a premier provider of high-quality consulting engineering, testing, and inspection services, focused on creating a safer and more reliable world through testing, inspection, and certification.

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