What are the responsibilities and job description for the UAS Payload Systems Engineer position at PPT Solutions, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
PPT Solutions, Inc is seeking a UAS Payload Systems Engineer to support the PM UAS Business Management Division (BMD) Product Office. The Payload Systems Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise in the evaluation and integration of a variety of payload subsystems (EO / IR, Radar, Electronic Warfare, LiDAR, weapons, etc.) into uncrewed aircraft systems. Provides Subject Matter Expertise on the performance and capabilities of payload systems. Responsible for technical and programmatic coordination with external offices that execute Payload Programs of Record and applicable Science and Technology Efforts. Able to evaluate and resolve payload issues with fielded systems. Supports the specification, qualification, and airworthiness determination of integrated payload subsystems. Effectively communicates with UAS personnel, PM UAS and PEO functionals and staff, prime contractors and suppliers, user representatives, and Army airworthiness personnel. Supports the evaluation of cost, schedule, and performance of non-recurring engineering projects. Prepares and delivers reports and briefings to senior management describing program status, issues, analyses, findings, results, recommendations, and conclusions as appropriate. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Description of Responsibilities for the UAS Payload Systems Engineer :
- Subject Matter Expert inElectro-Optical / Infra-Red (EO / IR) Systems.
- Ability to provide technical and programmatic support across multiple teams within UAS.
- Previously supported a major defense acquisition weapon system platform program is preferred.
- Perform System Test & Qualification Engineering activities on UAS programs with an emphasis on testing and integrating new payloads and weapons systems. Under minimal supervision, will guide the completion of test and evaluation of both small and large-scale programs and determine and develop approaches to test new capabilities and functionality.
- Assist in preparing contract requirement packages, statements of work, acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, and other required programmatic documentation.
- Prepare consolidate inputs and prepare product office briefings for senior leadership.
- Develop, refine, and implement pioneering solutions and methodologies, leveraging expertise and creativity to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and advance best practices across the organization.
- Contribute to the creation of integrated master schedules, strategic roadmaps, white papers, and milestone and technical documentation for contract requirements packages and various contracting and acquisition strategies.
- Interface with internal and external personnel regarding UAS products.
- Assist in coordinating the stakeholders working groups for emerging UAS requirements.
- Provide assistance in the preparation of Unfunded Requirements and their prioritization.
- Assist the customer with requirements analysis, implementation, and compliance with engineering directives and procedures.
- Coordinate inputs for the development of implementation schedules.
- Perform critical path and risk analyses on the integrated master schedule to determine schedule realism and schedule drivers.
- Analyze and / or develop programmatic and technical documentation.
- Provide aviation, operational, and technical expertise to conferences, briefings, meetings, and working groups.
- Coordinate and ensure management officials and team members are aware of all product activities.
- With proper Army protocol, the candidate will screen all calls, requests for information, meetings and visitors for the Product Manager and Deputy.
- Manage dynamic calendars to include numerous calendar events, unclassified and classified meetings, teleconferences, and video teleconferences (VTCs).
- Interface with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels within the Army.
- Apply their extensive knowledge of the Microsoft (MS) Office Suite of products to develop PowerPoint briefings, Excel spreadsheets, and documentation developed utilizing Word and Adobe Acrobat.
- Independently review incoming / outgoing documentation / briefings for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
- Use independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail-oriented environment.
- Provide recommendations for test requirements, acceptance criteria, and measuring programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the UAS Payload Systems Engineer :
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Benefits offered
PPT Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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