R&D Engineer II

Integratedcooling; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with generous HSA

401(k) with company match

15 days vacation

5 days sick leave

11 paid federal holidays

Mission-focused culture

Job summary

Fusion is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to support a Counter‑Weapons of Mass Destruction program for the IC and DoD. The role focuses on reverse engineering facilities, developing methodologies, tools and products to aid deliberate planning for WMD targets.

Required: DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly, US citizenship, and 5+ years in relevant infrastructure design or defense environments. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years designing, managing, or maintaining installation and facility infrastructure in relevant industries.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assessments of industrial facilities and hardened structures.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and identify critical nodes.
• Collaborate with modeling and simulation SMEs on disruption strategies.
• Develop reconstitution estimates for damaged infrastructure.
• Support test operations to validate methodologies.
• Travel up to 5%.

Skills

Facility infra design

Technical reporting

Briefings to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

About Fusion

Fusion is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business specializing in mission‑critical engineering and secure infrastructure solutions for federal and defense clients. We bring precision, integrity, and deep technical expertise to the nation’s most complex and sensitive programs.

Our team of highly skilled engineers and technical professionals is dedicated to advancing the future of secure facilities and infrastructure. When you join Fusion, you become part of a collaborative, mission‑focused organization that values technical excellence and a steadfast commitment to

Position Summary

Fusion is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated R&D Engineer to join our team supporting a Counter‑Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) program for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). This position will work as part of a team responsible for reverse engineering facilities and developing new methodologies, tools and products to support deliberate planning and crisis operations for the full-dimensional defeat of aboveground and belowground WMD‑related hard targets.

Security Clearance Requirement

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance with final CI Poly is required


• Must be a US citizenship and able to pass extensive background checks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, managing, and/or maintaining installation and facility infrastructure within the chemical, energy, oil, biotechnical, pharmaceutical, or defense industries


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce technical reports and presentations and deliver briefings to both technical and non‑technical personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assessments of systems for industrial facilities and hardened structures, including infrastructure and equipment layouts


• Perform engineering calculations


• Conduct vulnerability analysis and identify critical nodes


• Conduct system analysis to understand upstream and downstream effects on industrial processes and other utility systems


• Collaborate with modeling and simulation SMEs to develop models that determine how to disrupt and/or defeat the functions of various mechanical systems or equipment


• Develop reconstitution estimates for mechanical infrastructure or equipment that has been damaged or destroyed


• Support test operations to validate developed methodologies and tools


• Travel: Up to 5% travel required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. At least five (5) years of directly related operational experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree


• Working knowledge of utility systems, including industrial water, wastewater, power, inert gas, compressed/instrument air, hydraulic, industrial controls, and/or fuel systems

Desired Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required:

• Engineering or utility operations for an installation, facility or vessel (i.e. ship’s engine room)


• Nuclear, chemical, petrochemical or manufacturing facilities


• Industrial plant and processing operations, including process startup, operations, and safety

Why Work for Fusion?

At Fusion, we believe exceptional work begins with exceptional people. Our teams bring together technical excellence, integrity, and a shared commitment to delivering mission‑critical solutions that directly support national security. Here, your expertise has real impact. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful programs, and be part of a supportive small‑business culture invested in your growth and success.

What We Offer

• Medical insurance with a generous employer HSA contribution


• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting


• 15 days of vacation


• 5 days of sick leave


• 11 paid federal holidays


• A mission‑focused, supportive small‑business culture where your work makes a real impact

FusionICS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.