Engineer I (Contingent Upon Award)

Dalcom, LLC•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

3d•$90,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Dalcom Engineering is seeking an experienced Engineer to support technical projects involving engineering analysis, system design, testing, and evaluation. In this role, you will apply engineering and scientific principles to develop technical solutions, support project implementation, analyze performance data, and contribute to technical documentation supporting mission-critical programs. The position will support engineering diagnostics, modernization assessments, and technical evaluations associated with the U.S. Army’s ammunition industrial base and related defense manufacturing infrastructure. This position is primarily remote but requires frequent travel to industrial facilities and government installations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), including ammunition production and modernization locations. Travel is expected to exceed 50% depending on project requirements. Limited international travel may occur depending on project requirements. This position is contingent upon award About Us Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone-certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programming/software development, engineering modeling, and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that continue to grow with us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or related discipline) or Computer Science with 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, or
15+ years of relevant engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 3+ years of experience may be considered equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
Experience applying probability, reliability, statistical analysis, sampling methods, and test and evaluation techniques.
Experience with engineering data collection, analysis, and performance assessment.
Familiarity with applicable engineering regulations, industry standards, and technical best practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting industrial production systems, defense manufacturing environments, or large-scale process facilities is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ammunition production environments, energetics facilities, or government-owned contractor-operated (GOCO) production facilities is a plus.
Experience supporting engineering assessments, modernization planning, or facility improvement initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary contributor in the application of engineering and scientific principles to meet technical project requirements.
Support engineering diagnostics and technical assessments of industrial production facilities, including ammunition manufacturing infrastructure and related support systems.
Develop technical concepts and implementation strategies supporting engineering initiatives.
Participate in modernization project reviews, engineering design charrettes, and technical evaluations supporting facility upgrades and industrial base optimization initiatives.
Plan and execute testing activities including design of experiments, data collection, and performance evaluation.
Evaluate engineering data related to production throughput, operational performance, and facility modernization efforts to inform technical decision-making.
Monitor project technical progress and recommend solutions to technical challenges.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering team members as needed.
Ensure engineering activities align with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.
Author, edit, and contribute to technical documentation including project descriptions, engineering analyses, test plans, and technical reports.