Combat-Fire Control, Weapons, Platform Systems Engineer

Rite-Solutions, Inc.•Newport, RI

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is seeking Combat Systems/Weapons/Platform Systems Engineer/Technician candidates who will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). This position is located on-site at NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI. Principal 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 Developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation, performance specifications, interface documentation, operational procedures Perform and/or support, functional, integration, system, factory acceptance and environmental testing events 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

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 an active Department of Defense security clearance.
AN/BYG-1, SWFTS architecture, (hardware/software/tactical equipment ) for predecessor, current and future Combat Control Systems; Knowledge of Launcher Systems Equipment; Torpedoes, Missiles, Payload Control/Strike Operations and associated Platform Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) equipment
Ability for analysis and design/development/debug for Combat Systems, Platform NPES equipment
Detailed Knowledge of Submarine Operational Documentation; Ability to Write, Edit, Maintain, especially Submarine Firing Craft Procedures
Knowledge of Navy/DoD acquisition processes including, Rapid Prototyping, COTS Insertion, and Spiral Development Processes
Knowledge of US Navy Submarine land-based laboratory testing and evaluation environment for Combat Systems and associated interfaces network
Combat Systems/Torpedo and Missiles Operations and Functions; NPES testing methodology at the developmental, functional, integration, systems and platform level
Basic knowledge of team management, team building, and reporting
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with technical personnel, managers, and customers
Experience in building customer relationships and communicating with integrated product teams
Experience with process improvement methods, practices, and procedures (i.e., CMMI)

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
Developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation, performance specifications, interface documentation, operational procedures
Perform and/or support, functional, integration, system, factory acceptance and environmental testing events
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