Mid-Level Project Engineer

ORBIS is seeking a mid-level Project Engineer to support the Radiation Detection, Indication, and Computation (RADIAC) Professional Services Contract for the U.S. Navy. This on-site position is located at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Yorktown, Virginia, and provides full lifecycle engineering support for radiation detection instruments.

The selected candidate will complete an approximately two-month Lead Engineer Qualification Program covering applicable processes, policies, procedures, and specialized technical knowledge. Upon successful qualification, the candidate will serve as Lead Engineer for a portfolio of portable and installed radiation detection instruments, air samplers, and dosimetry products.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Acquisition Support for the RADIAC Program

• Support the development of technical specifications, acceptance test plans, and technical data requirements.

• Review vendor-developed technical data packages, including drawings, test procedures, and test reports.

• Review and edit technical manuals and repair standards.

• Interpret and apply applicable ANSI and military standards when developing calibration procedures for RADIAC calibration laboratories.

• Participate in first-article and production testing.

2. Lifecycle Management for In-Service Equipment

• Review engineering change proposals and develop field changes as required.

• Develop technical and policy manual content, repair standards, calibration procedures, and other documentation in accordance with Navy policies and contract requirements.

• Conduct failure analyses, calibration interval analyses, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) analyses, and periodic lifecycle audits.

• Support the management of RADIAC assets and repair parts.

• Prepare technical data packages and coordinate logistics support for equipment fielding.

• Perform verification and validation of calibration, operating, and maintenance procedures.

• Develop defielding and demilitarization procedures for obsolete equipment.

3. Direct Technical Support

• Provide technical support for assigned equipment to RADIAC customers, the RADIAC Program Office, and other program personnel.

• Investigate technical issues and recommend practical, supportable solutions.

• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to the RADIAC Program Office and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in electrical, mechanical, radiological, nuclear, or a related engineering discipline; health physics; physical science; or another relevant technical field. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered based on directly applicable experience, demonstrated technical aptitude, and the ability to learn complex systems.

• At least three years of experience in a technical field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Ability to travel occasionally, up to 5%, to customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radiation detection equipment.

• Experience supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

• Experience developing or reviewing technical manuals, test procedures, test reports, calibration procedures, engineering changes, or technical data packages.

• Familiarity with applicable ANSI and military standards and with lifecycle engineering practices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.