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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25374

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Teri Nightingale

[email protected]

Hilja Heinrich

[email protected]

Classification Title Research Scientist and/or Research Engineers

Working Title Solutions Engineer II - Special Projects

Brief Position Overview

The MilTech Solutions Engineer II – Special Projects will provide electrical engineering expertise to facilitate MilTech’s execution of classified and unclassified government customer projects, including those with a specific focus on electromagnetic warfare and tactical communications systems.

Position Number 4C6461

Department MilTech

Division Office of Research and Economic Development

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Starting $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

MilTech is a DOD and DHS Partnership Intermediary with the mission to accelerate the transition of new technology to the U.S. government. See http://www.montana.edu/miltech/ for further information.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Solutions Engineer II – Special Projects will work directly with MilTech teams and industry partners to identify and develop solutions that address DOD and other government customer technology gaps. Work will be in support of both unclassified and classified projects, so a TS clearance is a requirement for this position. Activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Work with Special Projects team, and other MilTech teams as needed, to understand DOD Program requirements and identify the project deliverables to address technology gaps.

+ Provide electrical engineering expertise in support of unclassified and classified projects up to the TS level, including those focused on electromagnetic warfare and tactical communications systems. TS security clearance must be maintained for the duration of employment in this position.

+ Act as industry liaison for assigned projects.

+ Follow project timelines and established budgets in team environment to meet customer expectations.

+ Assist with in solutions development including technology scouting and market research.

+ Provide electrical engineering expertise for design reviews and field evaluations with the DOD customer and users.

+ Develop and execute testing protocols on proposed technology solutions.

+ Develop technical data packages.

+ Maintain AFRL -sponsored Common Access Card and associated government email to be used for all CUI communications for duration of employment.

+ Follow State of Montana and Federal guidelines for the procurement of goods and services in support of project execution.

+ Travel by all modes of transport as needed to meet with MilTech teams, government customers, and industry partners as required for the success of the projects. Travel is anticipated to be required average of 2x per month.

+ Comply at all times with the MilTech Confidentiality Agreement governing non-disclosure of information encountered in the course of your duties, and the MilTech Technology Control Plan governing security and work controls.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ TS clearance upon hire; must be maintained for the duration of employment.

+ Demonstrated experience working with projects focused on electromagnetic warfare and tactical communications systems.

+ Demonstrated experience providing electrical engineering expertise for DOD and other government projects.

+ Demonstrated experience supporting both classified and unclassified projects up to the TS level.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Demonstrated experience in the design, prototyping and manufacturing rugged mechanical systems for Department of Defense programs.

+ Demonstrated experience in selecting materials and hardware for rugged use mechanical systems Department of Defense programs.

+ Demonstrated experience conducting preliminary design reviews, critical design reviews

+ Experience with lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Represent MilTech in a professional manner when interacting with clients, internal and external personnel.

+ Effectively collaborate with MilTech, MSU , DOD , government, civilian, internal and external personnel in order to accomplish multiple technology transition projects.

+ Possess the ability to design and develop innovative solutions that meet the customer’s requirements.

+ Demonstrate good judgment, flexibility and innovation to respond to the needs of a wide variety of clients.

+ Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position requires a TS clearance upon hire, and must be maintained for duration of employment, and is contingent upon continued grant funding.

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD National Security Clearance and Common Access Card ( CAC ), and/or meet other government-defined restrictions appropriate for work level and access. Other security-related requirements will include receiving favorable background checks by state and federal agencies pursuant to federal law and regulations.

Successful candidate must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws, which may require proof that candidate is a U.S. person. Per 22 CFR §120.15, U.S. person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

This position requires ability to travel via all modes of transport when necessary to interact with DOD and/or DHS customers, including travel throughout the Continental United States as well as Alaska, Hawaii, U.S territories and possessions, and possibly other worldwide locations.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on May 23, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position requires a TS clearance upon hire, and must be maintained for duration of employment.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.