Metrology Junior Electronics Engineer

Synectic Solutions is seeking an entry-level Metrology Junior Electronics Engineer to support the Metrology Department and the Navy’s Calibration Laboratory at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to support senior engineers in designing, testing, and documenting electronic systems and components to ensure that military equipment and measurement systems are accurate and calibrated per standards.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently operate and communicate across multi-level security environments
• Work under the guidance of experienced senior engineers supporting the Navy’s Metrology Department
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate physical electronic components and systems
• Calibrate instruments, design test equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement quality assurance processes for products like semiconductors and circuit boards
• Testing and validation on electronics components and systems focused on ensuring products meet quality and performance standards
• Perform calculations, work with electronics equipment, and contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware development, testing, and production
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other engineering documentation
• Analyze measurement data and maintain accurate records of all results and calibrations
• Record problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level and prepare test reports
• Support quality control by verifying compliance with Navy’s METCAL standards
• Apply methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, construct experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements, conduct tests or experiments, develop/implement redesigns as necessary, and record and evaluate data and report findings

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with an Active TS with SAP eligibility required
• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree; Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering degree or related field is required
• 0-3 years of experience
• Proficiency with electronics, IT systems, and electronics design software is beneficial
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Good communication skills are essential
• Hands-on ability: Candidates need the dexterity and knowledge to work with tools and components
• SECRET security clearance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, logisticians, program managers, and data specialists

Pay

Salary Range: $80k - $90k

Schedule

100% On-Site at the Navy Calibration Laboratory, NAS Patuxent River, MD

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, continually improving all products, services, and processes, and performing all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.

What Your Experience Working For Us Will Be Like

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