What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQT Systems Engineer position at KMS Solutions, LLC?
Company Overview:
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.
KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility
Position Summary / Objective:
KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Environmental Qualification Test (EQT) Team at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This multi-disciplinary team works with system program managers, system engineers, and test engineers responsible completing EQT for their programs. The EQT disciplines include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Power Interface, and Mechanical Environmental.
The position requires in depth knowledge and background in EQT the disciplines. This includes (1) EMC areas for emissions and susceptibility, (2) Power Interface areas of voltage frequency tolerance, spike, grounding, inrush, leakage, etc., and (3) Mechanical Environmental areas of temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, inclination, enclosure, noise, and pressure.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
An active DoD Secret security clearance.
Other Duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.
Telework:
KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.
AAP/EEO Statement:
KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
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KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.
KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility
Position Summary / Objective:
KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Environmental Qualification Test (EQT) Team at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This multi-disciplinary team works with system program managers, system engineers, and test engineers responsible completing EQT for their programs. The EQT disciplines include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Power Interface, and Mechanical Environmental.
The position requires in depth knowledge and background in EQT the disciplines. This includes (1) EMC areas for emissions and susceptibility, (2) Power Interface areas of voltage frequency tolerance, spike, grounding, inrush, leakage, etc., and (3) Mechanical Environmental areas of temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, inclination, enclosure, noise, and pressure.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Maintain current EQT status for Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) for EMC, Power Interface, and Mechanical Environmental requirements.
- Advise NPES Program Managers on EQT requirements and subsystem requirements.
- Review subsystem EQT plans and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Review subsystem EQT results and update the EQT tracking matrix accordingly.
- Support EQT technical advisory boards such as the EMC Advisory Board, Power Interface Working Group, and Shock Qualification System Integration Meeting.
- Track subsystem configurations versus hill to ensure accurate EQT status of each boat.
- Track team actions, record meeting minutes, develop briefs, and update the EQT database and spreadsheets to record changes, track results, and generate metrics.
- Active Secret DoD clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field
- Five (5) years of providing EQT support of an NPES system
- Ten (10) years providing EQT support of an NPES system
- Five (5) years of NUWC Division Newport specific experience
- Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
An active DoD Secret security clearance.
Other Duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.
Telework:
- Telework may be allowed up to 40% after the first six months.
- Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
- Travel up to 5% may be required.
KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.
AAP/EEO Statement:
KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
#ZR
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000
