AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.
At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters. Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers.
If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!
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The PositionAMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Systems Engineer-Junior to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.
About the location: Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.
A Typical Day As a Systems Engineer-Junior May Include

• Learns to operate NEWEG Stimulators and supports RF ground testing in laboratories, anechoic chambers and on active flight line
• Uses Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software to develop complex RF environment testing
• Supports software integration, customer training and demonstrations
• Configurs customized stimulation hardware to support NEWEG development and maintenance
• Demonstes a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software designs
• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements for NEWEG stimulators
• Applies learned concepts accurately and creatively

Must-haves

• BS Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or other engineering disciplines
• The ability to travel up to 25% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Understanding of programming languages C , Python 3, HTML and MATLAB
• Experience with Linux environments, troubleshooting and problem solving
• The ability to effectively organize, prioritize, schedule and complete tasking across several efforts
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience configuring hardware and software
• The ability to work comfortably in a complex environment
• Experience communicating effectively across a diverse teaming structure
• Experience working independently to overcome obstacles
• Experience providing support for networking environments

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWASCandidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.
Physical Environment And Working ConditionsThe physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.
The physical environment requires the employee to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.
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Our Excellent Benefits And PerksStaying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.