Vets Hired is Hiring a Combat-Fire Control, Weapons, Platform Systems Engineer/Technician Near Newport, RI
Job Description
Job Description
duties and Responsibilities:
Design system modernization and capabilities expansions to meet emerging Navy needs
Analysis for and development of Engineering Change Instructions and Engineering Change Proposals
Assess installation and system requirements to determine equipment layout
Perform and presentation of gap, fault/failure, and performance analyses
Support/perform modeling, simulation and prototyping for enhanced and new systems
Provide recommendations for process improvements to existing systems and operational processes
Troubleshoot, recommend solutions for maintenance and enhancements to Non Propulsion Submarine/Ship systems including Combat Systems and associated Weapons (Torpedoes, Missiles, Other Payloads) in particular, as well as, Launchers, Sonar, Radar, Periscopes, EW, Navigation systems interfaces at NUWCDIVNPT and/or on-site platforms
Conduct test and evaluation and quality assessments for system requirements compliance, interoperability, reliability and cyber invulnerability
Develop reports and recommendation papers describing results of analyses, testing and problem investigations
Coordinate with Team Lead and work with the engineering team to support upgrades to existing weapon systems to meet data requirements
Collect and assess technical data associated with planned, active, and concluded platform Modernization and TEMPALT installation activities, including Pre-Installation Check-Outs (PICOs) and Post-Installation System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs)
Develop, update, and deliver individual and cumulative reports to document the installation activities including status, test results, and issues.
Document and present trade studies as to the risks, benefits, feasibility of future systems
Develop and Review drawing packages
Coordinate and support platform technical data package development and delivery
Develop and review test plans, test procedures, and requirements traceability matrices
Develop program status reports such as technical assessments, risk assessments, technical recommendations, or technical information
Assess current system capabilities against current and near-term needs and provide technical recommendations to resolve gaps by evaluating and resolving system failure reports, obsolescence and material support issues, and other inputs from the Fleet
Requirements/Skills:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, etc.) preferred, will consider a BS in STEM fields with sufficient direct Engineering Experience.
In lieu of a degree, candidates with significant, demonstrated experience operating one of more of DoD and Navy Non-Propulsion Electronic-Mechanical Systems especially, Combat Control, Weapons (Torpedoes, Missiles, Payloads), Launcher, USW Sensor, Electronic Warfare, Imaging, and/or Radar systems (especially Submarine specific equipment) will be strongly considered.
Experience and knowledge associated with engineering functions related to design, troubleshooting, analysis, reporting, and/or testing of aforementioned complex systems
Candidates must be able to work independently, collaboratively, and interface regularly with a wide range of client personnel.
Proficiency with MS office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat and MATLAB.
Mentor technical team members and provide direct technical team tasking/scheduling guidance.
Support scheduling, funding, and resource needs in conjunction with Program Manager
U. S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance. An active security clearance is preferred.