--- title: Engineer, Senior at AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Arlington, VA description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Engineer, Senior role in Arlington, VA. Pays $100K–$130K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/engineer-senior-at-american-systems-01a1597c-4532-7c69-a991-27d7bd1fa39e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Engineer, Senior in Arlington, VA. Pays $100K–$130K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rl0mr9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Arlington, VA | | **Salary** | $100K/yr - $130K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $89,000 – $150,000 a year (median $131,000). ## Description ## Overview As a General Engineer supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) program you will deliver full-spectrum engineering support. Working directly with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), competency leads, and program leadership, you will manage new and existing equipment and systems and develop hands-on technical expertise within a multidisciplinary team. ## Responsibilities - Be responsible for hands-on testing, troubleshooting, installation, calibration, repair, and modification of equipment and systems. - Learn new skills from senior scientists and engineers and develop into a local SME. - Manage design, procurement, and fabrication in support of instrument acquisition and life-cycle support. - Manage the end-to-end procurement process by identifying and qualifying vendors, obtaining quotes, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of critical items. - Solve technical problems in accordance with prescribed specifications. - Conduct laboratory and field work as a junior member of a multidisciplinary team. - Write standard operation procedures (SOPs), reports, and technical requirements. - Assist in development, maintenance, and sharing of systems level knowledge within your functional area. - Adjust plans to accommodate urgent requirements. - Work safely in an environment that may contain electrical, chemical, physical, or machine hazards. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field (or High School Diploma / GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant experience). - 5+ years of experience working as a physicist or as an electrical, mechanical, or related engineer. - Demonstrated machining experience. - Demonstrated computer aided design (CAD) experience. - U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance at time of hire. - Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program. - Ability to work 100% on-site with occasional travel ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. ## EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status ## Skills - Multidisciplinary Team - Subject Matter Expertise - Calibration - Secret Security Clearance - Purchase Order Management - Procurement - Machining - Computer-Aided Design - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Maintenance - Fabrication - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Mechanical & Related Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/mechanical-and-related-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/mechanical-and-related-engineering/project-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7585 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7585 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)