Wallops Island, Virginia, United States · On-site
Position Description Summary: APT Research is hiring a Flight Termination System Engineer. SMAS III is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems (FTS) to join our aerospace e…
Skills: Flight Termination Systems, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Systems, Command Destruct Receivers, High-reliability Circuit Design
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$209k–$286k/yr
Sr. Lead Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You’ll participate in …
Skills: Machine Learning Engineering, Python, Scala, Java, Distributed Computing
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States · On-site
Position Description Summary: APT Research is hiring a Software Assurance Engineer for our SMAS III contract. This position supports the ARES Safety and Mission Assurance Support (SMAS) III contract to provide onsite sof…
Skills: Software Safety Engineering, Hazard Analysis, NASA Standards, Verification & Validation, Requirements Traceability
Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site
$69k–$142k/yr
Job Title: System Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local Anticipated Post…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Software Integration, Solution Architecture, Technical Writing, Agile Methodologies
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$93k–$172k/yr
Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer – Integrated Protection Strategy Analyst Job Code: 41121 Job Location: Springfield, VA Job Schedule: 5/8 – Mon – Fri Job Description: L3Harris has an opening for an Integrated Prot…
Skills: Mission Protection, Systems Engineering, Operational Planning, Threat Assessment, Collision Avoidance Analysis
Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
The Project Scheduler will lead the planning & scheduling efforts on multiple high impact commercial construction projects. They are also expected to contribute to Corporate Initiatives including, but not limited to, tra…
Skills: Project Scheduling, Primavera P6, Construction Management, Time Impact Analysis, Data Analytics
King George County, Virginia, United States · On-site
ON SITE: Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, VA - ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED Reports to: Echo Direct reports: None. Delta’s provide performance feedback on other engineers and participate in company peer mentorship pr…
Skills: Palantir Foundry, Python, TypeScript, Java, CI/CD
Duffield, Virginia, United States · On-site
$47k–$67k/yr
Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation. Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distribu…
Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Material Handling, Prototype Building, Testing Equipment Operation
Virginia, United States · On-site
$110k–$188k/yr
Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. **This is a 100% onsite job based out of our data center in Ashburn, VA. It cannot be held rem…
Skills: Data Center Engineering, People Management, Capacity Planning, Infrastructure Lifecycle Management, Vendor Management
Hampton, Virginia, United States · On-site
NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit www.dhs.gov/real-id to view a list of compliant documents. The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Department to support the …
Skills: Pipe Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Work Package Development, CMMS, IBM Maximo
Danville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Who we are We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. We’ve been at this a long time here in Rocky Mount, VA. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is w…
Skills: Electrical Diagnosis, Electrical Repair, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Documentation
Gilbert, Arizona, United States · On-site
$125k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Cyber Systems Engineering, RMF Process, DISA STIG Implementation, Vulnerability Scanning, ACAS
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States · On-site
$78k–$176k/yr
DevOps Engineer The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a DevOps engineer, you’re eager to develop, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client’s need…
Skills: DevOps, DevSecOps, Container Management, Cloud Platform Security, Kubernetes
Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States · On-site
Who we are We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. We’ve been at this a long time here in Rocky Mount, VA. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is w…
Skills: Electrical Diagnosis, Electrical Repair, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Documentation
Alexandria, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status R…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Satellite Mission Engineering, Command and Control, Operational Planning, Windows
Alexandria, Virginia, United States · On-site
$116k–$210k/yr
Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve. At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite…
Skills: Linux Administration, UiPath, AWS, Azure, RHEL
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
Systems Engineer III Description: Our client is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks…
Skills: Cybersecurity Operations, Systems Integration, Incident Response, DevOps, CI/CD
Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$145k–$175k/yr
This is a contingent position, and employment is dependent upon Element 84 receiving the contract award and the candidate successfully obtaining a NOAA badge. We anticipate hiring multiple people for this position. About…
Skills: AWS, Azure, Infrastructure as Code, Python, Bash
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$57/hr
Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of mission-critical technology infras…
Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Building Management Systems (BMS)
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$179k–$225k/yr
Software Engineering Manager - Full Stack Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery envi…
Skills: People Management, Distributed Microservices, Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, AWS
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States • On-site
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The engineer will review, test, and certify Flight Termination System hardware and electronics to ensure launch vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. This includes providing operational support for orbital and suborbital rockets and aerial projects at Wallops Flight Facility.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with at least five years of experience in safety-critical aerospace electronics. Candidates must be US citizens capable of obtaining an unescorted badge and passing a background investigation.
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Position Description Summary: APT Research is hiring a Flight Termination System Engineer. SMAS III is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems (FTS) to join our aerospace engineering team in the Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Flight Facility. This role is critical to ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of launch vehicle operations. The incumbent will review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics that meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements. ARES is the prime contractor for the Safety and Mission Services (SMAS III) contract at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), with locations in Greenbelt MD and Wallops Island VA. ARES provides full life cycle hardware and software quality oversight, reliability and risk assessments, system safety design and operational support and related services to NASA's science and exploration missions and ground support elements, including the Roman Space Telescope (RST), and Dragonfly (Titan moon) probe. ARES also provides flight safety analysis and operational support for NASA/Wallops orbital and suborbital rockets, balloons, and other aerial projects APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value. Required Experience/Education:
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EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify. |
Ensuring Mission Success Through Excellence in Safety and Engineering
A-P-T Research, Inc. (APT) is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with offices across the United States. Established in 1990, APT specializes in providing high-quality safety and mission assurance (SMA) engineering services to both government and industry partners. Our expertise spans system safety, reliability/availability/maintainability, quality engineering/assurance, software system safety/assurance, independent verification and validation (IV&V), range safety, explosives safety, airworthiness, risk analysis, and training and workforce development. Our commitment to SMA ensures the highest level of customer satisfaction, with a proven track record of resolving safety issues efficiently and effectively. We proudly uphold a culture of excellence, driven by our employee ownership structure. Learn more about our services and capabilities at www.apt-research.com.
Offices: 4950 Research Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805, US · 150 Cocoa Isles Blvd, Suite 201, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, US
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