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Research Engineer or Scientist

You will serve as an Engineer or Scientist carrying out advanced research and development activities involving complex equipment, emerging technologies or Help scientific phenomena. Work involves research, development or systems analysis of new equipment, material, or concepts that significantly add to the understanding and usefulness of previously unexplained or untested phenomena or contribute to the solution of significant Army problems. Attends and presents papers at conferences or professional society meetings, serves on technical committees within the agency, and coordinates with other professionals when working on collaborative efforts. Investigates problems of considerable complexity and finds non-obvious solutions. Conceives and formulates ideas or produces work of such originality, soundness and value as to have marked the incumbent as a significant contributor to the field. Guides and evaluates the design and development activities of contractors and others in achieving new products. Uses complex theoretical, experimental and investigative techniques to resolve both the issues involved in the case at hand as well as to check out and account for anomalies and to reach sound scientific compromises.