Careers

For over 35 years, ATR has been known for providing the highest level of quality and service to its clients. We continue to provide innovation and solutions to government and commercial customers in the areas of systems automation, modeling and simulation, robotics & controls, and more. ATR knows that this rests on the excellent efforts of our employees. We recognize that each team member contributes directly to the company's growth and success and we take great pride in every one of our employees.

Joining ATR will offer you a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding experience, working on projects that matter. We are looking for motivated, creative minds that want to make a difference in their career path and the world at large.

We invite you to take a look at our current openings and to look around our website to learn more about our company and the amazing work that our employees are currently working on.

Qualified Persons Should Contact:

• Director of Human Resources
• E-mail:

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

JOB LOCATION: Columbia, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 3001301

• Job Listing: March 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, code, and test applications in C++ and C for existing automation equipments
• Facilitate the equipment/software integration process
• Write and update application documentations as part of the software life-cycle process, including RTM, SDD, and STP
• Participate in the software release process and post-release support

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong proficiency and successful application software development experience in C++ and C.
• 2 to 3 years of software development working experience desirable.
• Hands-on experience with real time operating systems

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

Must have -

• Knowledge in the full software development life-cycle
• Must have knowledge in version control systems
• Self starter, works well in a small group
• Proficient verbal and writing skills in English

Desirable -

• Working experience in relational databases and ODBC
• Working experience in Microsoft Visual Studio
• Knowledge in front end graphical user interface design for touchscreen applications
• Knowledge in industrial networks, DeviceNet and Interbus
• Knowledge in network programming such as TCP/IP, FTP, and Telnet

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 75012013

• Job Listing: February 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering and Systems Division, working as a team member at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA/Carderock Division) in Bethesda, Maryland to advance the development of mathematical models that can predict the magnetic fields produced by geophysical sources of geologic and ionosphere origin. Employer will provide more project description at time of interview.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Geophysics & Geophysical Engineering, Engineering Systems, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
• All level of experience welcome, including PhD candidates graduating in May, 2013.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Self starter and curious
• Ability to work independently
• Skilled in use of modeling and simulation technology with strong background in EM theories/phenomenon
• Strong verbal and writing ability

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a TS security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 175201304

• Job Listing: May 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering and Systems Division, working as a team member at our government client site to perform analysis, design, test planning, test direction, data analysis, and applications programming in support of the design, deployment, operation, and data reduction of electro-magnetic sensors and associated systems, and naturally occurring electro-magnetic phenomena relative to the operation of Navy ships.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a former Naval Officer with submarine experience.
• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have professional ability to apply scientific methodology to engineering problems, and must be a self starter and willing to learn. We are looking for applicants with a high level of technical/intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 100200906

• Job Listing: January 2013
• Opening: Six
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering and Systems Division, working as a team member at our government client site to perform analysis, design, test planning, test direction, data analysis, and applications programming in support of the design, deployment, operation, and data reduction of electro-magnetic sensors and associated systems, and naturally occurring electro-magnetic phenomena relative to the operation of Navy ships.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Coursework and interest in the following areas a plus: finite element analysis, computer programming, numerical methods, physics, solid mechanics, dynamics, analog electronics design, data acquisition and analysis, and electro-magnetism.
• Knowledge and experience in computer modeling /simulation, or Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have professional ability to apply scientific methodology to engineering problems, and must be a self starter and willing to learn. We are looking for applicants with a high level of technical/intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD and Columbia, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 175201302

• Job Listing: April 2013
• Opening: Two
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or BA in liberal arts, science or engineering is preferred.
• Working experience as a tech writer/editor in electrical/electronic technology highly dedirable.
• The successful candidate will coordinate work with Government engineers and scientists.
• Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 075201203

• Job Listing: December 2012
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate will provide electronic technician support to multiple underwater electro-magnetic silencing programs. Duties include installation, operation, and maintenance of electro-magnetic measurement systems and support systems.
• Candidate will construct and maintain electrical systems and electronic equipment. In providing support for electro-magnetic silencing programs, candidate will design, build and test both analog and digital electronic circuitry, construct test boxes, fixtures and enclosures to house this electronic circuitry as well as cable assemblies and connections needed to interface the circuitry with other systems. Candidate must be capable of troubleshooting electronic systems down to board level.
• Candidate will work on a variety of projects in a team environment supporting the work of scientific and engineering personnel. Depending on assignment, candidate may supervise, lead or perform various non-professional technical duties concerned with the design, development, evaluation, testing, installation and maintenance of communication, teleetry, GPS, AIS, radar, sonar, computer and other types of electronics equipment, devices and systems.
• Candidate may also apply the techniques and theories of electronics such as basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics. To work in this occupation, you may be required to understand the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics, and functional use of the electronic equipment and systems supported.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Associate degree or Certificate in electronics or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience as an electronic technician.
• Military background/experience is very desirable.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• A broad knowledge of both analog and digital electronic circuits.
• The ability to solder using standard techniques as well as surface mount technology.
• Experience with electronic test equipment.
• Experience in fiber-optic cable installation and testing a plus.
• Operation of PCs in Windows environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Position requires occasional work at sea onboard ocean going vessels for up to two weeks duration.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 075201202

• Job Listing: December 2012
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate will provide electronic technician support to multiple underwater electro-magnetic silencing programs. Duties include installation, operation, and maintenance of electro-magnetic measurement systems and support systems.
• Candidate will construct and maintain electrical systems and electronic equipment. In providing support for electro-magnetic silencing programs, candidate will design, build and test both analog and digital electronic circuitry, construct test boxes, fixtures and enclosures to house this electronic circuitry as well as cable assemblies and connections needed to interface the circuitry with other systems. Candidate must be capable of troubleshooting electronic systems down to board level.
• Candidate will work on a variety of projects in a team environment supporting the work of scientific and engineering personnel. Depending on assignment, candidate may supervise, lead or perform various non-professional technical duties concerned with the design, development, evaluation, testing, installation and maintenance of communication, teleetry, GPS, AIS, radar, sonar, computer and other types of electronics equipment, devices and systems.
• Candidate may also apply the techniques and theories of electronics such as basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics. To work in this occupation, you may be required to understand the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics, and functional use of the electronic equipment and systems supported.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Associate degree or Certificate in electronics or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience as an electronic technician.
• Military background/experience is very desirable.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• A broad knowledge of both analog and digital electronic circuits.
• The ability to solder using standard techniques as well as surface mount technology.
• Experience with electronic test equipment.
• Experience in fiber-optic cable installation and testing a plus.
• Operation of PCs in Windows environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Position requires occasional work at sea onboard ocean going vessels for up to two weeks duration.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 753201205

• Job Listing: March 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering and Systems Division, working at our government client site as a member of a team that focuses on naval sensor/device development.

Duties include designing and conducting laboratory and underwater electrochemical experiments, designing and modifying shipboard corrosion protection systems, writing low-level (C/C++/Linux) computer software to control electrochemical equipment, and investigating/improving Navy electric field sensor designs via detailed chemical, physical, and electrical analysis of electrode materials and interface electronics.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science from an accredited university, M. S. in these fields a plus.
• Job or internship experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of Electrochemistry and Corrosion.
• Able to write low-level (C/C++/Linux) computer software to control electrochemical equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional ability to apply scientific methodology to practical application problems.
• Must be a self starter and willing to learn.
• A high level of technical/intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work in a small group environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 170201201

• Job Listing: January 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering and Systems Division, working at our government client site as a member of a team that focuses on naval application development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum B.S. in Computer Science from an accredited university, M. S. in Computer Science a plus.
• 2+ years of industry programming experience a plus, but not required.
• Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of object-oriented design (Classes, Interfaces, Inheritance, Polymorphism, etc) mainly Java as well as experience applying various design patterns such as Factory, Visitor, Adapter, Decorator, and Interceptor patterns.
• Strong understanding of J2EE in a Tomcat 6 servlet container (embedded and server) utilizing Struts2 for MVC, Spring Framework for dependency injection and JPA transaction management as well as Hibernate used for persistence.
• Basic understanding of server hardware (Dell) and networking (Windows and Linux)
• Basic MATLAB knowledge as well as experience with compiling MATLAB code for use in Java applications
• Basic knowledge of regular expressions
• Familiar with Linux operating systems (Redhat, Ubuntu)

  Experience or exposure in the following:

• Annotations and proper code writing principals.
• Eclipse IDE (pref. Ganymede and up) and Dynamic Web Projects, Plug-in (PDE) projects - RCP (Rich Client Platform) is a plus
• Subversion Team plug-in, trunk, branches and tags project layout
• Sitemesh (site layout management), css and javascript, jQuery is a plus.
• SQL, namely, MSSQL, Oracle, or Derby.
• Utilizing/creating struts tag libraries.
• Using Freemarker template language.
• Hibernate Search (Lucene indexing).
• XML and XMLBeans for xml to POJO mapping.
• POI (Java office document API).
• Quartz scheduling API.
• Distributed computing and cluster management (MATLAB Distributed Computing Cluster).
• Virtualization (VMWare)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 170200901

• Job Listing: March 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering and Systems Division, working at our government client site as a member of a small team that focuses on modeling and simulation that is used in naval operations research. The work includes:

• Analysis of systems and natural phenomena and development of models that represent them.
• Standard life cycle development (Design, implementation, testing, and maintenance) of simulation software for those models.
• Highly interactive support of users of the software.
• Development and administration of tools that support all of the above.

Future possibilities include work to develop new and improved concepts, principles, and techniques that will advance the body of knowledge of computer science.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum B.S. in Computer Science from an accredited university, M. S. in Computer Science preferred.
• 2+ years of industry programming experience.
• Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of object-oriented C++ (inheritance, overloading, templates, etc?)
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and code complexity and efficiency.
• Knowledge of any/all of the following a plus: 3D Graphics, XML, Microsoft Visual Studio, MFC, Subversion, Windows programming.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be extremely innovative and want to code.
• Must be able to adapt and apply advanced computer science methods and techniques to solve complex computer processing requirements.
• Committed to writing clean, elegant, and efficient code.
• Must be self-motivated, creative, willing to work as a member of a team.
• Organized, and able to manage individual schedule.
• Able to complete tasking with minimal supervision/instruction.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 170201101

• Job Listing: February 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement department strategy and tactics to satisfy Information Technology and Information Assurance requirements as outlined in DOD Instruction 8500.1 and Navy (SECNAV) Instruction SECNAVINST 5239.3A that deal with the Navy Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Process.
• Be able to work with a diverse set of scientists and engineers to extract the technical information required to develop the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) documentation. This includes experience with developing, Validation Plans and Reports, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and other documentation in support of the DIACAP Process.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Computer Technology or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of working experience in IA technology or a related field.
• Knowledgeable in IA concepts, practices and procedures. Extensive knowledge and applications with DoD IA program a plus.
• Experience with the Navy mandated vulnerability-measuring tool RETINA, from eEye Digitial Security. Troubleshooting and resolving detected vulnerabilities on a various operating systems to include MS Windows (7, 2008, 2008R2), Linux (Redhat Enterprise) and Solaris is also required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate at the appropriate technical level both orally and in writing for various audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Certifications considered include the following: COMPTIA Security+, (ISC)2 CISSP, COMPTIA Linux+, Microsoft MCITP-SA, or MCITP-EA

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen without dual citizenship, and the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance. Current clearance is a plus.

JOB LOCATION: West Bethesda, MD

JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 075201104

• Job Listing: February 2013
• Opening: One
• Closing Date: Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement solutions related to security configurations, including intrusion detection and prevention, remote access, firewalls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Provide first line response for users requiring assistance with information technology issues and problems.
• Respond to requests for technical assistance by phone or email and logging the issue in a report to be submitted to the IT Lead on a weekly basis.
• Perform required administrative tasks on the network such as network scanning for vulnerabilities using Retina and Gold Disk software.
• Act as a liaison between staff members and technical escalation teams.
• Responsible for the repair, installation and maintenance of computer systems and peripherals.
• Responsible for contributing to team success with customer service, security, and compliance in mind.
• Assists with all aspects of acquisition life cycle regarding approvals for purchase, maintaining an accurate inventory and the proper disposal of systems.
• Provides technical writing skills at multiple audience levels.
• Ensure that new staff members machines are setup and configured for use.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Computer Technology or a closely related field.
• Certification for IAT I (Information Assurance Technician Level I)
• Certification for MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), preferably in Windows 7
• Certification for Security +
• Certification for Network+
• Certification for A+
• Experienced in Information Assurance which includes information security, protecting and defending information and information systems by ensuring their confidentiality, integrity, authentication, availability and strategic risk management. This includes corporate governance issues such as privacy concerns, compliance, audits and business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Basic knowledge of server administration, including periodic performance monitoring, maintenance, and backups.
• Familiarity of government procurement process related to obtaining IT assets.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate at the appropriate technical level both orally and in writing for various audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to assist other employees in technical and procedural activities.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and simple repairs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate MUST be a US citizen with current secret level of clearance.