Principal Engineer

Description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Location: U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), southwest of Salt Lake City Utah, SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense. The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG).

At DPG, SA-TECH is looking to bring a Principal Engineer onto our team to support program efforts and success at this major DoD test facility.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Evaluate projects and develop cost estimates, technical approaches, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plans and identify key elements that may impact the success of a project.
• Lead complex technical projects in chemical/biological defense, nuclear surety, or range operations, requiring deep systems engineering, quality assurance, and facility oversight (like construction/maintenance), driving innovative solutions, managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with DoD standards (like AS9100/ISO), and maintaining high-level clearances (Secret/Enhanced) for supporting critical test & evaluation missions. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

• Work is mostly performed in an environmentally controlled office environment but occasional field work would expose you to the environment.
• Possibly work with, and around, physical equipment, potentially in challenging outdoor/field conditions, requiring adaptability.
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view computer monitors for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical, or atmospheric sciences and five (5) years of experience applying engineering and scientific principles to the accomplishment of technical tasks and problems; or equivalent. 
• Experience in project management, leadership and supervision. 
• Capable of evaluating projects and developing cost estimates, technical approaches, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plans and identifying key elements that may impact the success of a project.
• Committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insu