Arcfield
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Be part of a fast-paced, high energy, team supporting Navy Strategic Systems Programs Re-Entry Systems Branch as an SLBM Flight Test Systems Effectiveness & Analysis Engineer. This unique and challenging role requires a strong understanding of both DOE nuclear weapon systems and DoD delivery platforms. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical liaison among a group of seasoned technical experts, dealing with complex interfaces, ensuring system compatibility in all operational environments/locations, and driving successful integration activities throughout the program lifecycle. The candidate should be intimately familiar with nuclear weapon programs, submarine fleet operations, fleet CONOPS and be able to manage having multiple critical tasks at once. This position will require the candidate to represent the Re-Entry Systems Branch as the government’s independent evaluator at various meetings and have a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and manage a project from start to finish.
Execution of flight test operations to include FCET preparation including flight related documents/documentation, field operations, and test range execution support including Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) coordination efforts and post-test operation and analysis.
Perform tasks required to plan, organize and execute Flight Test Working Group.
Assist mission leads in managing and coordinating testing roles and responsibilities within test planning teams (TPTs)
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team including but not limited to NOTU, SWFs and SSP, to plan, execute, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
Participate in pre-test planning, development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, data acquisition plans, data management plans, post-test analysis and test reporting for flight testing.
Participate in design and system integration reviews as well as technical and safety review boards (TRB/SRBs), test readiness reviews (TRRs), and test assessment reports
Oversee qualification and acceptance testing activities at test facilities.
Assess test support and systems integration progress and trends of testing, identify problems and areas of concern for assigned systems.
Maintain cognizance of all assigned Test Team engineering activities ensuring all testing requirements and objectives are met and participate in the testing process to validate requirements.
When directed, plan and execute tasking for additional meetings and reviews not covered under other working groups including Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and leadership briefings as appropriate.
Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
Bachelor's (with 10-12 years of experience) or master’s degree (with 8-10 years of experience) or a PhD (with 5-7 years' experience) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. Education can be substituted for military service and subject matter expert knowledge on nuclear programs and/or submarine weapons systems.
Must possess and maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
Experience with FBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected military use, and methods of testing.
Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
Demonstrated expertise with flight test methodologies test planning, and test conduct.
Knowledge of range requirements (Range Safety, Frequency clearance, etc).
Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at executive level.
Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
Ability to navigate the unique challenges of a high-tempo engineering role while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
Experienced SP205 Weapons Officer or senior enlisted with related flight test experience.
SWF/SSBN operational experience
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
Be part of a fast-paced, high energy, team supporting Navy Strategic Systems Programs Re-Entry Systems Branch as an SLBM Flight Test Systems Effectiveness & Analysis Engineer. This unique and challenging role requires a strong understanding of both DOE nuclear weapon systems and DoD delivery platforms. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical liaison among a group of seasoned technical experts, dealing with complex interfaces, ensuring system compatibility in all operational environments/locations, and driving successful integration activities throughout the program lifecycle. The candidate should be intimately familiar with nuclear weapon programs, submarine fleet operations, fleet CONOPS and be able to manage having multiple critical tasks at once. This position will require the candidate to represent the Re-Entry Systems Branch as the government’s independent evaluator at various meetings and have a comprehensive understanding of how to lead and manage a project from start to finish.
Execution of flight test operations to include FCET preparation including flight related documents/documentation, field operations, and test range execution support including Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) coordination efforts and post-test operation and analysis.
Perform tasks required to plan, organize and execute Flight Test Working Group.
Assist mission leads in managing and coordinating testing roles and responsibilities within test planning teams (TPTs)
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team including but not limited to NOTU, SWFs and SSP, to plan, execute, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
Participate in pre-test planning, development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, data acquisition plans, data management plans, post-test analysis and test reporting for flight testing.
Participate in design and system integration reviews as well as technical and safety review boards (TRB/SRBs), test readiness reviews (TRRs), and test assessment reports
Oversee qualification and acceptance testing activities at test facilities.
Assess test support and systems integration progress and trends of testing, identify problems and areas of concern for assigned systems.
Maintain cognizance of all assigned Test Team engineering activities ensuring all testing requirements and objectives are met and participate in the testing process to validate requirements.
When directed, plan and execute tasking for additional meetings and reviews not covered under other working groups including Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and leadership briefings as appropriate.
Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
Bachelor's (with 10-12 years of experience) or master’s degree (with 8-10 years of experience) or a PhD (with 5-7 years' experience) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. Education can be substituted for military service and subject matter expert knowledge on nuclear programs and/or submarine weapons systems.
Must possess and maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
Experience with FBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment, their projected military use, and methods of testing.
Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
Demonstrated expertise with flight test methodologies test planning, and test conduct.
Knowledge of range requirements (Range Safety, Frequency clearance, etc).
Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at executive level.
Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
Ability to navigate the unique challenges of a high-tempo engineering role while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
Focused adherence to safety and security requirements.
Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
Experienced SP205 Weapons Officer or senior enlisted with related flight test experience.
SWF/SSBN operational experience
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