Maintenance Engineer (Job #742)

Summary

DAS is hiring TWO Maintenance Engineers to support critical U.S. Army programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD!

We're seeking engineers with backgrounds in electrical, mechanical, maintenance, reliability, systems, or logistics engineering to help improve equipment performance, reliability, and mission readiness.

Recent engineering graduates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply! Bring your technical skills and make a direct impact supporting our nation's warfighters.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, manufacturer data sheets, specifications, and provisioning documentation to support engineering and maintenance decisions.
• Support the design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems and components.
• Conduct or assist with Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis to evaluate system performance, equipment reliability, and operational readiness.
• Perform or support Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA) to identify potential equipment failures, system vulnerabilities, and maintenance requirements.
• Analyze Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), component failure rates, wear-out characteristics, and equipment lifecycles to identify maintenance and sustainment risks.
• Conduct or assist with Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) to evaluate repair-versus-replace decisions and determine appropriate maintenance strategies.
• Support system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and technical evaluations, including data collection, analysis, and documentation of findings.
• Identify components at risk of failure, obsolescence, or supply chain shortages and recommend appropriate sustainment strategies.
• Support provisioning, National Stock Number (NSN) evaluations, supply support, and lifecycle management activities to improve equipment availability.
• Assist with the development and review of engineering drawings, maintenance procedures, technical reports, test plans, and supporting documentation.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate equipment reliability, maintainability, repairability, and system integration requirements.
• Support prototype development, equipment modifications, technical refresh initiatives, and engineering change evaluations, as applicable.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews, and program status briefings.
• Collaborate with engineering, acquisition, logistics, maintenance, supply chain, and sustainment teams to develop practical technical solutions.
• Ensure engineering and maintenance recommendations align with applicable DoD standards, configuration management procedures, safety requirements, and quality assurance protocols.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to Government and contractor stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, five days per week.
• Foundational knowledge or professional experience in one or more of the following:
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Equipment Testing and Integration
  • Logistics Engineering or Lifecycle Sustainment
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems, including component functionality, equipment performance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, maintenance documentation, or technical manuals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated engineering and logistics support team.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Previous experience supporting DoD, U.S. Army, or military equipment and weapon systems.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and lifecycle sustainment.
• Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis.
• Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA).
• Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and maintenance planning.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and component failure analysis.
• Electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems integration.
• Engineering design and analysis tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software.
• Equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, and technical evaluations.
• Provisioning, National Stock Number (NSN) assignment, and supply support.
• Obsolescence management and technology refresh planning.
• Maintenance strategy development, repair-versus-replace evaluations, and depot-level maintenance.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, technical data packages, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience supporting acquisition programs, configuration management, and engineering change processes.

Experience Level

Multiple experience levels will be considered, from recent engineering graduates with relevant academic or internship experience to seasoned engineers with extensive DoD maintenance, reliability, and sustainment backgrounds.

Specific responsibilities and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, technical expertise, and applicable contract labor category requirements.

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained "People Focused" and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our "People Focused" approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture: We are "People Focused." Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training