SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER-SW

This position will involve engineering and technical support required across several departments of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport Washington.

The System Acceptance & Operational Readiness Department (Code 20) plans, organizes, directs, and controls NUWC Division, Keyport's Test, Training and Evaluation (TT&E) of undersea warfare (USW) systems and operational readiness assessment support for acquisition and Fleet customers. Code 20 conducts system evaluation activities throughout all phases of the acquisition life cycle including technology development, system design, development, production, and in-service readiness assessment.

The Undersea and Combat Systems Depot (UCSD) (Code 31) provides repair services for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics systems, assemblies, and components. The Depot offers expert-level evaluation of electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for repair feasibility, repair to customer specifications, reverse engineering, maintenance planning and engineering, obsolescence management, and application of new maintenance technologies. The Depot serves as a last-resort source of repair when items are abandoned by industry or require an alternative supplier in cases of critical need.

The Rapid Prototyping and Fabrication Technology Division (Code 32) provides engineering, production, and test services required to establish a cost-effective and timely source of supply for systems, assemblies, technical data, and components of varying complexity. Code 32 mitigates obsolescence by establishing a source of supply, maintaining an organic manufacturing capability, and providing technical expertise and leadership. Leading-edge technological advancement in rapid prototyping, fabrication, and custom engineered solutions (CES) are also specialties.

The In-Service Engineering Department (Code 40) plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division, Keyport's efforts to ensure Fleet operational readiness through life-cycle support of combat and weapon systems. Code 40 provides In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and other technical authority functions, including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and modification improvements. Capabilities include systems engineering, Fleet technical support, lifecycle logistics, obsolescence management, and acquisition engineering support. Program responsibilities include submarine systems, Naval training systems, undersea warfare weapons and vehicles, and surface warfare systems. Products and services include commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integration and supportability, software development, technology refreshment, obsolescence management, advanced training systems, distance support, logistics support, direct waterfront support, information assurance (IA) / cyber security, and information systems. Code 40 also provides systems and project engineering leadership for assigned integrated warfare systems technical programs and project team leadership on traditional and non-traditional work assignments, including technology insertion of aircraft carrier and surface combat systems and air and surface ship acoustic sensors, standard equipment, COTS hardware and software, and supply agent projects.

Job Requirements :

• A bachelor of science or higher degree in an engineering discipline such as electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering or industrial engineering is desired.
• Seven or more years of experience is desired in conducting systems engineering and leading technical teams throughout the engineering lifecycle with activities including technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk assessment, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
• A master of science degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of military specifications and requirements, drawings and other documents used to support military systems.

U.S. Navy submarine / underwater warfare system experience a plus.

The organization offers a competitive benefits plan to employees and eligible family members, including paid holidays, leave, and insurance options.

The hiring wage range is $45.00 to $58.00 per hour.

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