AMEWAS, Inc., a growing Department of Defense (DoD)/ Federal Contractor, built on the premise of “Innovating Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.”  We’ve created a close knit family culture focused on continual learning, professionalism and high-performance. Our customers give us praise for the quality of our product:  our employees.

Come find out why.

The position:

AMEWAS, Inc.is seeking highly motivated and talented Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Air Combat Environment Test & Evaluation Facility (APSD).

This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Engineer.

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 Senior Electrical Engineer may include:

• Applies learned technical knowledge to support electrical system and power design, aircraft power and thermal analysis, electrical reverse engineering.
• Provides resources for planning and oversight of electrical fabrication and installation activities.
• Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate hardware and software, including military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
• The engineer applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. Shall analyze, design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate automated data processing software related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapon systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.
• The engineer may perform as a subject matter expert (SME) in Test and Evaluation (T&E), electrical or mechanical systems, or airborne platform.
• The engineer shall perform as an engineering team leader in developing engineering procedures and controls, managing project efforts, and resolving problems.

Must-haves:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in performing the stated functions; In lieu of MS Degree, a Bachelor's degree in stated fields and a total of 15 years’ experience in performing the stated functions.
• Aircraft experience highly desired
• A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, electronics, industrial, materials, mechanical, nuclear, safety) from a school where the degree curriculum was accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• DoD Secret security clearance

Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:

Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets.  Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.

Physical environment and working conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to stand and walk throughout his/her workday, often bending over and picking up items less than 50 lbs. and/or operating machinery to assist in the movement of heavy objects such as fork lifts and dollies. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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More about Us:

AMEWAS, Inc. is a small, Veteran-owned company that has been providing excellent technical, engineering, administrative, and management services to the Department of Defense for more than 35 years. At AMEWAS we understand the need for a successful work/life balance and are focused not just on fulfilling customers’ needs, but ensuring our employees are a top priority as well.

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS easily recognizes and rewards performance, dedication and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits.

AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

AMEWAS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com for more information about our company, benefits & family!

Our excellent benefits and perks include:

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