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!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Apprentice (BMS)- Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $18.00 - $30.00/hour, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

California, Maryland and Patuxent River, MD #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 an Apprentice (BMS)- Junior may include:

• Enhances skills and gains experience in STEM-related processes and capabilities of the organization
• Works hands-on with teams and seasoned developers
• Conducts in depth research and analysis of STEM topics as they relate to laboratories and capabilities of the organization
• Preforms a variety of hands-on tasks that include; programming, designing, modeling, documenting technical findings, integrating systems and testing/recording observations of more experienced personnel
• Participates in various meetings and forums as an observer
• Assists senior personnel in various STEM-related tasks in an office environment

Must-haves:

• Current student graduating high school and enrolled in college or college student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA and focused on the STEM curriculum with a track in Computer Programming, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office products

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates 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 Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in/on a laboratory, hangar or military runway/ramp. The physical environment also requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for part of the day.

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.

Refer a Friend:

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying 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:

Our excellent benefits and perks for part-time, temporary employees include:

• 401(k) plan
• Paid sick leave
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount

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.