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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Effector Digital Products (EDP) department develops electronics for our weapon system products. We are responsible for the architecture, design, and documentation of deliverable FPGA embedded processing. We engage at the outset of the weapon system development and follow our designs through deployment. Our products are deployed all over the world, from the ground to exoatmospheric environments and into space. 

 
As a Principal FPGA Design Engineer you will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi. Designs are implemented using VHDL for the following applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces.

Designers work with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, architect new parts, collaborative modeling of algorithms, partition and perform code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed test and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through integration and test. Design documentation and configuration management are required.

This position is 100% ONSITE in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Deliver production-quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept to production

• Architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

• Translate system-level requirements into FPGA requirements.

• Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability.

• Verify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage.

• Drive projects and execute program schedules on time and budget.

• Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plans, and user’s guides.

• Manage moderately sized projects or processes

• Viewed as subject-matter expert within discipline

• Able to operate with minimal oversight from manager

• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to junior engineers

• Support internal and external technical reviews

• Support customer interactions and relations

• Make improvements to processes, systems or products to enhance overall performance

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience to include the following:

  • FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL and/or Verilog coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding)

  • Xilinx or Microsemi devices and flow tools

  • Delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions to system level applications

  • Hands on experience with integration and debug of FPGA/ASIC devices

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizen are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ​FPGA design experience in one or more of the following areas:

  o Radar processing techniques

  o Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors

  o Embedded systems design using ARM, Microblaze, or Nios processors

  o Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGT’s)

• Experience leading technical teams and programs

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• This position offers relocation

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Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite . This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This position is 100% on site in McKinney, TX

Job Description:

The Test Solutions Center (TSC) team within the Hardware Discipline Center is a multi-discipline organization that provides test solutions to support production lines for our entire missile portfolio. The software team within TSC is responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TSC products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TSC has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

The Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for RMD weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
• Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation
• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
• Develop and derive requirements for software products
• Lead and mentor junior software engineers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
• Prior experience in laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design
• Experience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
• Written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires onsite work in McKinney, TX: TestEngineering

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Lifecycle Engineering is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following engineering disciplines: Reliability, System Safety and Supportability. We are looking for a Principal Reliability Engineer to join our team located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement reliability strategy across multiple product phases including development, production and sustainment.
• Support and/or lead a reliability engineering team consisting of varying levels of experience.
• Lead analysis efforts supporting system design with respect to Product Reliability, Maintainability, and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action.
• Lead in reliability disciplines including FMECA, Predictions, Derating, ESS and ALT.
• Coach other Reliability engineers and work with functional leadership in identifying and implementing Reliability engineering development.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with existing standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with reliability requirements, analyses and/or test methodology development.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with FMECA, Reliability Predictions, ESS, Derating, FRACA.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Customer focus and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of MS Office tools, and experience in the preparation and presentation of briefing material.
• Ability to review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with existing standards with the ability to identify concerns, suggest solutions, and follow through to closure.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility - Yes

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: , AZ: ,-az-location

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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About the Company:

The company is a leading metal additive manufacturing (AM) partner for aerospace and defense organizations. They design, optimize, and produce mission-critical hardware that enables customers to leverage AM technologies in ways previously thought impossible. Their team supports cutting-edge programs across aviation, space, and national defense, delivering engineering excellence from concept through production.

About the Role:

The Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Applications is a senior, customer-facing technical authority. You will work directly with aerospace and defense primes, OEMs, and government organizations to guide AM strategy, influence design decisions, and deliver advanced metal AM solutions for high-stakes missions. This role operates at a peer-to-peer level with senior customer engineers and plays a key part in shaping the future of AM adoption across critical defense and aerospace programs.

What You'll Do:

• Serving as the senior technical lead and trusted advisor for key aerospace and defense programs.
• Leading AM strategy, qualification plans, and adoption pathways across complex customer missions.
• Running technical design reviews, engineering workshops, and program strategy sessions with customer leadership.
• Translating mission and performance requirements into optimized metal AM solutions that balance cost, risk, and reliability.
• Developing high-impact proposals, white papers, and technical recommendations for advanced AM applications.
• Driving implementation of DfAM best practices, simulation-based optimization, and qualification approaches for mission-critical hardware.
• Working cross-functionally with business development, manufacturing, and quality teams on capture strategies and program execution.
• Acting as the primary technical interface from concept through qualification and production.
• Mentoring engineers and elevating the organization's customer-facing AM technical depth.
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards: AS9100D, NADCAP, MIL-SPEC, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.

What You Need to Bring:

• Recognized expertise in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications.
• A proven ability to influence design, qualification, and engineering decisions at primes, OEMs, and government agencies.
• Deep knowledge of LPBF/DMLS, DED, and hybrid AM processes and relevant alloys (Ti, Ni, Al, Cu).
• Strong background in aerospace materials science, metallurgy, and thermal-mechanical behavior of AM components.
• Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred), AM simulation tools, and FEA, with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Demonstrated success presenting to executive and non-technical customer stakeholders.
• Understanding of AS9100D, NADCAP, MMPDS, MIL-SPEC, and aerospace certification and qualification pathways.
• Leadership skills to mentor and guide engineering teams in both technical execution and customer engagement.
• Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering).
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years in aerospace/defense AM engineering, advanced design, or manufacturing applications.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance (required for employment).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and professional growth

Why Join:

Join a team that's redefining aerospace and defense manufacturing through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Here, you'll:

• Work on real flight hardware that supports next-generation space and defense missions.
• Be part of a fast-growing, hands-on engineering culture where your ideas make an impact.
• Collaborate with experts across design, materials, and production to advance the frontiers of metal 3D printing.
• Access career development opportunities, advanced AM technologies, and a mission-driven environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

Ride Development Engineering Design Assurance is an all-encompassing role that provides technical oversight and guidance in support of Ride project teams. As Ride engineering experts, they lead the way when it comes to process, standardization, and overall design compliance. Design Assurance Engineers work alongside our project teams to provide experience, knowledge, and expertise to help advance our projects.

This role will work with the Executive Ride Development Engineering.

This is a full-time role.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Ride Engineering design review process to ensure that appropriate engineering/design standards, methods, analyses, and judgment are applied so the engineered products meet the design intent and the business imperatives of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• Review designs related to Ride Engineering products and provide feedback to project teams and functional management regarding the acceptability of those designs.

• Interpret and develop standards and codes that will be utilized by the Ride Engineering organization.

• Advocate global consistency of solutions for similar problems, and compliance with Disney and external standards.

• Partner with Disney leadership and project teams to improve process and standards for the benefit of future engineering efforts.

• Contribute to mentoring and talent development

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced engineering knowledge (e.g., statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue).

• Advanced engineering expertise (e.g., machine design, weldments, power train, materials).

• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., Solid Modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 2D Modeling, FEA, Engineering calculation software e.g. Mathcad, Engineering programming and modeling software e.g. MatLab).

• Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of the industry.

• Extensive experience with life safety design/requirements.

• Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at  

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Effectors: Processing, Guidance & Control Center is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance, Navigation, and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared (EO-IR) Signal Processing (SP); and missile- and sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for Raytheons broad portfolio of projects, programs, and products. In the GNC department, we design, integrate, and optimize effector guidance, tracking, navigation, and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps.

The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Sr. Systems Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer position in Tucson, AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs. As a Sr. Systems Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer , you will play a critical role in helping with the evaluation, design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms. You will collaborate with a team of engineers in an integrated product team that will be responsible for tactical embedded software, firmware, and integrated flight software 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations to achieve overall system performance requirements. This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. 

What You Will Do

• Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code

• Definition and execution of system level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capability, or to address obsolescence

• Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics

• Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively

• Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience

• GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience

• Engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least one of the following:

  • Digital and/or modern control systems

  • Dynamics

  • Kalman filter design

  • Monte Carlo analysis

  • Development and/or simulation of physical systems

  • Signal processing

  • Verification and validation

  • System-level performance assessments

  • GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms

  • Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems, sensors, and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environments

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design

• Experience with GNC and/or Signal Processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environment

• Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment

• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and current Secret or above level Security Clearance

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree with 5 or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership regarding matters of importance

• Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadline in an Agile environment

• Experience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principals with regards to product development

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role . Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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City of Kirkland

$8,599.14 - $10,115.01 Monthly

Kirkland, WA

Full-Time

202100730

Public Works - Capital Improvement

02/09/2026

Non-Exempt

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The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Temporary Associate Project Engineer!
Note: This position is classified as temporary and is currently funded through 12/31/2026.

Why Kirkland?

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!

Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

Job Summary

Entry level engineer/project construction administration providing support to the Capital Improvements Project Team. Assists experienced engineers/coordinators in developing project criteria, studies, plans, specifications, providing calculations, tracking budgets, reviewing construction documentation, and communication related to City Capital Projects.

Principal Accountabilities
Entry level non-supervisory engineer/construction administration. Reports to the Capital Projects Supervisor for coordinated work with experienced engineers and coordinators. Accountable for the follow tasks:

• Assists in various phases of City Capital Improvement Project work including contract administration, project management documentation, public outreach and accounting.
• Supports dissemination of project information to other City Groups and Divisions.
• Aids in the recording of construction records documentation.

Essential Functions

• Supports dissemination of project information by preparation of exhibits.
• Helps gather stakeholder requirements for technical specifications to promote quality assurance.
• Performs field reconnaissance when/as required.
• Assists staff in the review of construction documents including plans, specification and construction management documents through all stages of Public Works projects.
• Works with experienced engineers/coordinators and other staff to coordinate and document field changes.
• Maintains knowledge of current construction codes and changes in industry standards related to construction material and procedure developments.
• Aids in the preparation of project status reports for proper coordination and scheduling of projects.
• Assists with final acceptance report upon project completion.

Peripheral Duties

• Coordinates field activities of City projects with private and public utilities within Kirkland.
• Works with Maintenance and Operations on engineering issues.
• Reviews traffic control plans with the Traffic Engineer.
• Responds to public inquiries or complaints relating to construction activities, standards, administrative procedures, and requested improvements.
• Provides public counter and back-up telephone coverage. Provides information regarding the policy of the City in response to inquiries.
• Assists in maintaining and updating Kirkland Pre-Approved Plans for the Public Works Department.
• Conducts field inspection on an as needed basis to assist inspection staff when workload or absences dictate.
• Maintaining the CIP Group's Lessons Learned file.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In the event of a civic or civil emergency, position will provide assistance as determined by the City's emergency operations program.

Must possess effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with staff, the public and general contractors in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Must have proficient research and documentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background that may be substituted as equivalent.
• Proficient in use of all office equipment including personal computers and related software applications.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Working Conditions
Primarily office work, but duties will require some field work both in street rights-of-way and on construction sites under varying weather conditions.

Selection Process

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.

IDR is seeking a F5 Principal Consultant to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Georgia. This role involves leading complex technical solutions focused on F5 BIG-IP architecture, migration, and optimization within a large enterprise environment. The company operates within the technology and network solutions industry, providing innovative services to support business growth.

Position Overview for the F5 Principal Consultant:

• Partner with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and that are consistent with Winning Together values.
• Act as a technical lead in technology solutions by mentoring engineers, leading project teams, and reviewing deliverables.
• Present technology topics at internal education sessions and industry conferences.
• Assess customer environments to recommend design and solution improvements, including deploying and managing F5 BIG-IP solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and prioritization to ensure seamless application delivery and security.

Requirements for the F5 Principal Consultant:

• 15+ years of professional experience in large enterprise environments
• F5 Certifications (F5 Certified LTM Specialist and F5 Certified DNS Specialist preferred)
• Extensive experience with F5 load balancer configuration, troubleshooting, and automation scripting
• Deployment experience with F5, Citrix, Cisco, or similar OEMs
• Broad knowledge of web application delivery, load balancing, DNS, SSL offloading, and related protocols

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.