Jr. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Engineer

Company: Advanced Technology and Research Corporation
Location: Indian Head
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Jr. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Engineer Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Entry-Level Salary Range : $86,000 to $100,000 USD per year Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Qualified persons should apply at: https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You'll have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Energetics Technology Division and the Ordnance Electronics Engineering Branch. The applicant shall work on site with the ESD and Ordnance Electrical Safety Engineering team with s ome off-site work from home available on a weekly basis. The applicant will participate in ESD testing, evaluating, and analysis of US Navy and USMC Ordnance weapon systems. This includes hands-on testing at ESD test facilities of a variety of existing and new system designs. In addition, the applicant will work with the team to develop test plans, schedule tests, submit reports, and resolve technical ESD issues. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field Experience or familiarity with ordnance and/or energetics is preferred Job experience with Navy or DoD is a plus SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams Ability and interest to work with and gain experience with testing ordnance and explosives Experience with some level of design Experience with working in teams and multi-tasking Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing Possess strong MS Office skills to include, but not limited to MS Word, MS Project , MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail Some travel required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.

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