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Engineer, Journeyman #556

Department: ATR
Location: Patuxent River, MD

InDyne is a full-service military, civilian and commercial operations company. Our Mission is to provide tailored cost effective, quality services and solutions. Our Vision is to exceed customer expectations by delivering results through agility, flexibility and responsiveness. Our Core Values include integrity, trust and loyalty.

RT&T, a joint venture of InDyne, Inc. and Amentum Services, Inc. is the prime contractor to support the Atlantic Range Technical Support Services (ARTSS) for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) headquartered in Patuxent River, MD, and with locations in Maryland, Virginia, and California.

ARTSS supports Atlantic Test Ranges (ATR) and Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations (ATMO) in research and development, engineering, maintenance, operation, support of facilities, systems, and equipment in order to meet the engineering development and operational testing and fleet training missions for some of the world’s premier systems. Our work with the U.S. Navy keeps the warfighter safe by testing systems before they are used in combat, and we are hiring personnel to support this important mission.

Background Information:

This full-time position within the Range Safety Office of the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. ATR is the Navy’s East Coast open-air test range and provides real-time test and evaluation (T&E) services including data acquisition, instrumentation, data analysis, recording, test management, and airspace management to DoD and commercial customers for aircraft and weapons system testing as well as training missions. The mission of the Range Safety Office is to manage test and training event risk and to prevent or reduce to acceptable limits incidents of injury or death to any personnel and/or to damage or loss of test platforms, test systems, and equipment. This position will support Range Safety planning and guidance, hazard analysis, and documentation development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing and providing analyses that will enhance the operation of NAVAIR safety systems
  • Developing documentation, used as guidance for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and range safety policy and practices
  • Maintaining current and broad knowledge of Operations Risk Management, and specifically risk management of hazardous operations on test ranges
  • Conducting range safety analyses and evaluations, developing safety policies and procedures to support granting range safety approval prior to projects being scheduled and tested
  • Reviewing test plans and other external documentation for potential range hazards, accuracy, and operational safety in accordance with current NAVAIR safety instructions and manuals
  • Will be expected to train and transfer knowledge related to understanding and use of Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) tools, methods, and data outputs
  • Will be expected to become a Subject Matter expert on tools, methodologies, and processes to conduct PRA

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

Educational, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

  • BS Degree in an engineering discipline from a school of engineering having at least one professional engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or in related disciplines such as physics, mathematics or computer science)
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience performing the stated or similar functions
  • At least 2 years of work experience associated with engineering functions as related to development, test, or evaluation of instrumentation systems. Possess an academic and work experience background in such areas as preparation of technical and operational test plans, execution of sophisticated tests, certification of systems, logistic support planning, technical data review, and analytical interpretation of test results.
  • Must have knowledge and skills to perform PRA
  • Must be familiar with TAOS
  • Must be able to understand, develop, and utilize failure trajectories
  • Must be able to understand, develop, and utilize debris catalog
  • Must be able to learn to utilize new tools, software, and methodologies to support PRA
  • Must have knowledge, skills, and understanding of statistical analysis
  • Must be able to work independently with limited direction
  • Must be able to work in both the Range Safety Team and as part of other interdisciplinary technical teams
  • Desire that candidate be familiar with MATLAB, python, and writing scripts
  • Desire that candidate be familiar with using HPC nodes
  • Familiarity with ARC GIS/ARC PRO is a plus
  • Desire the candidate be familiar with PRA tools to include but not limited to Predict, RRAT, TTK, and UTLA
  • Must be able to travel (typically less than 25% of the year) and work overtime (typically less than 10%) as necessary to support test events
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and successfully pass Drug Screening

Security Clearance:

  • Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
  • Employment and start date is contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance

Work Conditions:
Conditions will vary. Most work is performed in enclosed buildings, but some outside work may be required. Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching. Applicant should be capable of lifting 50-100 lbs. assisted by other employees. Vision abilities needed to perform this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Benefits and perks include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
  • Tuition and training assistance program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid Government Holidays
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • 10-year contract

****InDyne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process please call our Human Resources department.

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