Compass Point is seeking individuals who have passion for their craft with an enduring spirit to create meaningful value in their work and to better serve the customer’s mission. An ideal candidate would possess a combination of education, experience, and demonstrated work ethic & drive. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! **Responsibilities** + Performs a variety of equipment/process operations involving an application or technical skills in a specific area (electrical, software, manufacturing/design, etc.) + Supports engineering activities such as design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype mechanical and systems and/or specialized test equipment, as a part of a team of engineers and SMEs. + Assist in evaluating, troubleshooting tests and equipment and may assist in the training/supervision of other technical support staff. Assist in creating, modifying and testing products and processes. + Analyzes requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Selecting applicable analytical data from previous products and determine the technical principles involved. Mathematically defining problems and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the products. + Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems applying principles and techniques of electrical, electronics, computer engineering or other disciplines. + Manage the activities required to meet the objectives of assigned design and development projects. Assist in production and presentation of technical material to support internal & external meetings. + Other engineering activities include but are not limited to assembly, installation, connection, and testing of components; assessing capability gaps and solutions; developing system models; constructing and executing simulation and analysis plans; conducting trade studies and sensitivity analysis; and interpreting and synthesizing test results & analysis and translating them into concise and comprehensive artifacts for documenting and communicating to multiple audiences. Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test equipment. + Participate in technical interchange discussions as requested. + Supports corporate initiatives, proposals, and business development activities as requested. + Travel required to various DEA (customer) locations across United States. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Degrees in Engineering or Scientific discipline highly preferred) and 1+ years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees desired. + A combination of education, OTJ training, and 2+ years of relevant professional experience in engineering field can be considered for possible substitution of degree / educational requirement. + Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure. + DEA agency check / public trust is highly preferred. Ability to pass law enforcement agency background check & obtain a public trust. + Active DoD Secret Clearance & ability to obtain and maintain up to Top secret clearance is highly desired. + Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of test and fabrication tools, ability to fabricate complex hardware. + Ability to use computers and software applications to assist in job execution. + Communication and collaborative skills consistent with crossing projects and programs in a multi-team environment. + Strong knowledge of training processes and procedures. + Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, and/or PHP per task requirements. + Project & Task Management Skills: Facilitation, negotiation, time & resource management, etc. + Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience in people & stakeholder management (varying levels). + Ability to work independently with limited supervision. **Job ID** 2025-15939 **Work Type** On-Site **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more. **As a Compass Point employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).