ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

12d•$83,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. Position responsibilities may include coordinating and managing Ship Alteration development for SSN688, SSN21, and SSN774 Class Submarines; Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and be able to understand complex Navy contract requirements and contract cost control systems; ability to forecast budget and funding requirements; monitor spending and schedule performance; understand and explain cost variances; support emergent customer requests. External and internal customer interface and support of program personnel is required. The ideal candidate should be able to interpret historical data, develop ground-up projections, and team with other internal organizations. The candidate should be able to understand and explain cost variances and interfacing with senior management. Above average skills with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Access preferred. Skills and/or experience in the following areas preferred: Submarine Service experience, project management skills, strategic planning, detailed and frequent program status reporting, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
Above average skills with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Access preferred.

Nice To Haves

Submarine Service experience
project management skills
strategic planning
detailed and frequent program status reporting
strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
Coordinating and managing Ship Alteration development for SSN688, SSN21, and SSN774 Class Submarines.
Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts and be able to understand complex Navy contract requirements and contract cost control systems.
Ability to forecast budget and funding requirements.
Monitor spending and schedule performance.
Understand and explain cost variances.
Support emergent customer requests.
External and internal customer interface and support of program personnel.
Interpret historical data, develop ground-up projections, and team with other internal organizations.
Understand and explain cost variances and interfacing with senior management.