Engineer IV

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

An Engineer IV serves as a technical advisor responsible for a broad program involving development, budgeting, scheduling, project management, and installation of systems.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Perform in a supervisor role for engineers involved in the development, testing, integration, and sustainment of specialized and diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment, and systems
• Determine test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements
• Write test planning documents, schedule program activities, track funding and expenditures, plan and conduct test missions, analyze resultant data, document results in test reports, statistical evaluations and briefing presentations
• Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design
• Act as liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
• Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
• Act as a company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems
• Maintain technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advise management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
• Develop, interpret, and implement technical and administrative operating policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Desired Qualifications

**This section is customizable in the job posting or can be omitted
**Preferred qualifications should be submitted in the Recruiting Job Requisition Request form prior to posting

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of six years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum four years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering to provide consultative services on development programs and in the design and development of systems and components
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve complex problems in the specialty area
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems from a broad prospective
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Salary

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.