Diver Systems Technical Project Manager

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Technical Project Manager for diver systems within the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). The role involves developing project documentation, systems engineering artifacts, coordinating projects with sponsors and development staff, managing project schedules and budgets, planning and executing development, evaluation, and testing activities, and developing system concepts and proposals. Other related functions may also be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree
Six years or more experience in engineering or software development or technical military applications
Three years of experience in project or program management with one year in a supervisory capacity
Significant military or technical diving knowledge and a deep understanding of Navy diving protocols
Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills
Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time
This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients
Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance
US Citizen is required
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree or MBA
Experience in Naval Special Warfare or similar specialized Navy diving experience
Experience and/or in-depth knowledge with as many of the following types of diving related topics: Diver Propulsion Devices / Vehicles, SEAL Delivery Vehicle experience, submarine lock-out procedures, closed-circuit diving and/or Rebreathers, night diving / low-visibility diving, decompression or saturation diving, mixed gas or NITROX diving, surface-supplied diving, CPR, O2 provider, diver emergency management, use of underwater tools and equipment (including lift bags and underwater rigging), underwater photo documentation, or underwater communications
Experience maintaining, servicing, or supporting diving or expeditionary systems and equipment
Experience in systems engineering
Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management
Experience developing proposals and getting projects funded
Understanding of software engineering processes and standards
Experience in field testing or acting as a test director
Experience with top-down design of systems
Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing
Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards
Demonstrated knowledge in as many as possible of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real-time and concurrent systems, and web services
Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing
Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment
Mechanical engineering experience and knowledge
Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information
Experience training Navy divers