You are absolutely right Pat......What the ATF lab needs is a guy like yourself and there are openings.
Sooo, you willing to take a pay cut and move to DC?
Seriously, ATF has hired many very good young Engineers and scientist, but after a few years of experience and a more impressive resume they leave for more money. Can't say that I blame them, however ATF needs to figure out how to deal with this since it appears that it will be an ongoing problem.....
Dan