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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Sterling, VA
Sterling, Virginia

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Job Description

We are currently seeking multiple candidates for a Jr. level Engineering R&D Technician for a 6-7 month contract assignment. If the candidate does successfully complete the contract and the results are positive, there is a chance this will become a long-term role.

JOB SUMMARY
This position is a combination of physics, engineering, and hands on work in a variety of disciplines including but not limited to physics, chemistry, signal processing, high power RF and microwave systems, electronics, electro-optics, and data analysis. The R&D Technician will work with other R&D and engineering resources on projects of critical importance. Guided by senior R&D Scientific and Program staff, the R&D Technician will design, fabricate, and perform experiments advanced technologies targeting new and emerging sensors.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Fabricate experimental apparatus and conduct research and development of major importance on sensors, radio frequency and microwave technologies for a variety of different applications.
-Develop software for control and operation of laboratory apparatus.
-Analyze data from experiments using common software tools and using analysis methods typical of laboratory research environments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

-B.S. Degree in either Physics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

-0-4 years of experience (0 years should have relevant course and project work)

-Ability to read schematics and Engineering drawings

-Experience working with Lab equipment (i.e. Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilliscops, etc.)

-Any machine shop or fabrication experience is highly desirable

-Any MatLab, Labview experience is a plus

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply to this job posting.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.