Principal Engineer

Description

• Based on broad objectives from management, independently provides solutions to significant technical problems that typically require the development of new or refined algorithms, techniques, equipment, materials, processes, products, systems concepts,and/or scientific methods
• Encouraging optimum design within customer specifications, quality standards, schedule, and funding limitations
• Performing complex analysis on a major program to enhance the technical and economic development of the product and/or service
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment
• Representing the corporation as a recognized technical expert at regional/national/international symposiums conferences
• Demonstrating creative ability through patent disclosures, problem solving, scientific reports, or technical papers and articles
• Representing the company as a prime technical customer contact on engineering contracts or programs
• Consulting and advising senior management and/or the customer regarding feasibility of new projects, systems, or approaches to meet long-term goals
• Developing and delivering complex technical presentations to senior management and customers
• Attending and representing the Company in high level meetings with the customer, vendors, and/or subcontractors
• Providing functional and technical guidance to engineering staff and management
• May perform as a project lead on advanced specialized projects or in resolution of technical problems that would critically impact performance, schedule, or cost
• Developing new customer contacts and conceptualizes solutions to significant customer problems that lead to new business for the corporation
• Actively identifies expanded/additional tasking with existing customers and defines highly complex technical requirements for draft statements of work
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Requirements

• This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and twenty years of work related experience
• Performing work in this job's occupational field requires the application of complex, technical professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree or equivalent and the extensive, applied use of related concepts, practices and methods
• In relation to other jobs in the same function, this job requires an expert level of proficiency to apply advanced knowledge and/or management experience in a professional area to handle the most complex tasks where existing methods and procedures may not apply.
• This job provides consulting assistance to more senior management or other professionals
• The primary or most necessary skills required for this job are analytical skills
• Other important skills include communication, leadership and problem solving skills, and short-term and long term planning skills

Desired Skills

• Intermediate level of proficiency with one or more of the following:
  • Radar electronics
  • Hardware design
  • Principles and operations of radar systems
  • RF system/subsystem layout and design
  • RF subsystem assemblies and applications
  • Radar analysis and modernization
  • Modeling and simulation of physical systems
• Demonstrated experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Solid Works
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 drawing standards

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Occasional

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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