Electronics Engineer - FORACS Test Section

Amentum•West Palm Beach, FL

14d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Electronics Engineer to support the NATO FORACS project in West Palm Beach, FL. The NATO FORACS project's mission is to provide NATO maritime forces with the opportunity to undergo comprehensive calibration of sensor, weapon, combat, communication, and navigation systems to clearly defined accuracy and performance standards. This project operates under the umbrella of the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), which supports Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and Fleet readiness assessment and training. The FORACS Electronics Engineer will be responsible for supporting sensor accuracy testing on US and NATO surface ships, submarines, and helicopters for the AUTEC Project. US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
Four years (4) of experience supporting Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, or similar programs.
U.S. Navy surface ship, submarine, and helicopter navigation and target sensor systems knowledge highly desirable.
Familiarity with naval shipboard operations, terminology, customs, traditions, and protocol.
Knowledge of acoustics theory, RF propagation theory, GPS tracking systems and computer networking.
Knowledge of U.S. Navy surface ship, submarine and helicopter navigation and target sensor systems.
Microsoft Office - expert skill level, including Word and Excel.
Valid driver’s license and passport will be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Support testing of installed sensor on surface ships, submarines and helicopters.
Prepare equipment and board test vessels as scheduled.
Interact with shipboard personnel to achieve goals of the designated test.
Monitor shipboard and NFA personnel in equipment setup and operation to ensure quality of data collection.
Analyze data and produce reports in a timely manner to designated recipients.
Supervises the operation of acoustic target generation systems, radar transponders and EW simulator systems in a real-time test environment.
Ensures validity of data against data collection standards.
Installs, configures and operates computer network to support real time data collection.
Support engineering changes, prepare documentation, perform equipment modifications, and install and test new equipment.
Conduct special studies and prepare technical report regarding equipment performance and improvement.
Interfaces with naval officers and enlisted personnel to achieve goals of the designated test.
Participates in the development of specifications for new equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.