Mid-Level Project Engineer

ORBIS Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. is seeking a mid-level Project Engineer to support the RADIAC program for the U.S. Navy. This on-site role is based at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA, handling full lifecycle engineering for radiation detection instruments.

The role includes a two-month Lead Engineer Qualification Program; after qualification, you will lead a portfolio of portable and installed radiation detection equipment, air samplers, and dosimetry products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of three years in a technical role.
• U.S. citizen eligible for Secret clearance and travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition activities for the RADIAC program, including specs and test plans.
• Oversee lifecycle management for in-service radiac equipment, changes, and procedures.
• Provide direct technical support to customers and program stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Interpersonal/troubleshooting/analyt

U.S. citizen, Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/health physics/related field

Job description

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.