Employment Opportunities
A-P-T Research, Inc. is currently seeking expertise in the following areas.
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Sr. Level Program Manager (PM) with experience in managing multiple Teammates and Subcontractors. Experience and education required in Engineering, Science and/or Management disciplines. Military or Government Program/Project management background desired. Missile and/or Aviation experience at AMCOM, NASA, MDA or SMDC a plus.
Junior and senior level positions providing support to our Army customers for various military weapon systems. A basic systems engineering background and knowledge of the design and development of military systems are beneficial. Essential skills include systems engineering, experience with multiple software languages, familiarity with software development/lifecycle processes, good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience in the design and development of military systems, focusing on software, is essential. Technical support includes review and evaluation of Prime Contractor and Government technical reports, Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), hazard analyses, system safety risk assessments (SSRA), Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), technical and operator’s manuals, technical specifications, and changes/deviation/waivers. These individuals will participate in IPTs, software design reviews, code reviews, test plan reviews, test report reviews, and problem report reviews, as appropriate. The successful candidates will review technical documentation, coordinate task/issues with the appropriate Government project lead engineer, and coordinate any issues with the appropriate functional representative, the AMCOM Program Offices, other outside Government agencies, the field users, or other contractors and vendors, as required. Candidates should be familiar with MIL-STD-882D or similar safety standards. A familiarity with AMCOM-385-17, LDRA, and STAMP/STPA is a plus for these positions.
Junior and senior level positions providing airworthiness engineering support to our customer for various manned and unmanned aviation systems project offices. Experience in the design and development of military systems, focusing on software, is essential. Technical support includes review and evaluation of Prime Contractor and Government technical reports, aircraft and component safety assessments, airworthiness documentation, Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), hazard analyses, system safety risk assessments (SSRA), Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), technical and operator’s manuals, technical specifications, and changes/deviation/waivers. These individuals will participate in IPTs, software design reviews, code reviews, test plan reviews, test report reviews, and problem report reviews, as appropriate. The successful candidates will review technical documentation, coordinate task/issues with the appropriate Government project lead engineer, and coordinate any issues with the appropriate functional representative, the AMCOM Program Offices, other outside Government agencies, the field users, or other contractors and vendors, as required. The ability to express engineering findings orally and in written technical reports is essential. Familiarity with commercial practices including SAE ARP 4761, FAA DO-178B, DO-254, SCADE, LDRA, and STAMP/STPA is a strong plus.
Currently seeking Test Managers for test programs involving missile launch, intercept and related technologies. Military experience is desired. SMDC experience is desired. MDA experience is desired. Commercial space experience is desired. Candidate needs to be able to function in a fast-paced work environment. Successful candidate must be able to obtain a secret level clearance.
APT seeks engineers, scientists, analysts, and software developers for openings in our Huntsville, Alabama office. Current expertise in the following areas is sought:
System Safety Engineering - Requires a Bachelor of Science degree and experience in System Safety as applied to the military system.
Risk Analysis - Requires a Bachelor of Science degree and experience in conducting quantitative risk analysis for large aerospace programs.
Software Development - Requires excellent analytical skills with knowledge of software engineering and programming in C++, Visual Basic, web-based application development, and database skills; experience in embedded programming including Linux, SNMP, digital signal processing and Ada may be required based on specific job requirements.
Software Safety Engineering - Applicant should be familiar with System Safety, Software Development, and Software Testing.
Range Safety - Background in Flight Safety Analysis, Risk Analysis, or Range Safety Systems. Education in Probability, Statistics, Mathematics, or Aeronautical Engineering is preferable.
APT is an employee-owned company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government with excellent benefits which include company-paid pension plan, insurance, leave, and a stock option program.
Please mail resumes and references to:
A-P-T Research, Inc.
ATTN: Myra Swoope
4950 Research Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35805-5906
hr@apt-research.com
Fax: 256.837.7786
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Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. All resumes will be treated in strictest confidence. APT is an EEO/AA employer.