Field Office Technical Representative

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you desire to work closely with Sponsor leadership to craft innovative solutions that leverage APL expertise? Are you skilled at communicating with programmatic and technical audiences, leading dynamic teams, and paying attention to technical details? Are you searching for an impactful career to apply your technical and leadership skills toward solving some of the most challenging problems facing our country? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! This position will provide technical representation and management coordination between APL and Raytheon (RTX) Tucson relative to missile development and deployment programs, with a focus on the STANDARD Missile Air Warfare / Area Defense and Advanced Weapon Concepts and Prototypes Programs. As a Missile Technical Representative , you will... Maintain contact/communication with APL missile program management and technical leads on RTX missile programs in which APL is involved (e.g., RAM, ESSM, and Standard Missile). Serve as a conduit between APL/Government and RTX for resolution of critical technical issues (e.g., Software and Firmware, aerodynamics, GNC, thermal, structures, electrical, RF engineering). Participate in contractor team meetings and higher-level meetings (e.g., program management reviews, test readiness reviews, permit-to-ship meetings, etc.). Witness and as appropriate participate in RTX development, test, and risk mitigation activities. Interact on a person-to-person basis with RTX management and technical staff as appropriate. Coordinate with other APL field representatives and Surface Navy TechRep personnel to understand issues and lesson-learned for other missile variants that may have applicability to the assigned program. Report findings to APL management and staff, and identify needs and reach-back opportunities for APL technical analysis/studies and testing of components and sub-assemblies. This is a key aspect of the position, clearly helping to bring the key expertise APL can offer to make programs at RTX successful. (65%) Through discussions, review of products, and periodic visits to the APL Howard County facility, develop and maintain awareness and understanding of APL's competencies/capabilities, as well as knowledge of the scope, content, and status of missile-related tasks and associated technology development efforts for Navy weapon programs. (10%) Maintain required exchange of data between RTX and APL through the use of e-Room, cPDM, SharePoint, and classified networks and any approved means as needed. Facilitate the exchange of hardware/software and technical assessments as requested. (10%) Ensure that contact is maintained with the on-site PEO IWS Navy Techrep Office, provide assistance to that office on specific tasks as requested by the Navy, and coordinate with the appropriate APL program office. (10%) Coordinate visits to the APL Field Office at RTX/Tucson, which is utilized by short-term APL/Government visitors. Assist visiting APL personnel to ensure that appropriate visit requests and other necessary provisions are in place prior to their arrival. (5%) Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.

Requirements

BS in engineering, physics, mathematics or equivalent experience.
3+ years of relevant experience in missile systems engineering or relevant technical professional field to include Navy related tasking.
Strong organization and planning skills, with a record of accomplishment in a multi-discipline team environment.
Demonstrated ability to understand the government/contractor environment and work comfortably as a "trusted agent" within that environment.
Ability to effectively work independently and take a prudent level of initiative.
Hold an active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

MS in engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge across a broad range of missile disciplines, including software and firmware development and qualification, aerodynamics, propulsion, seekers, guidance, control, fuzing, integration & test, modeling & simulation, and manufacturing.
Experience with SM-2 or SM-6.
Program management experience and knowledge of the Defense Acquisition process.
Working knowledge of the PEO IWS, MDA, and RTX organizations.
Current Top Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Maintain contact/communication with APL missile program management and technical leads on RTX missile programs in which APL is involved (e.g., RAM, ESSM, and Standard Missile).
Serve as a conduit between APL/Government and RTX for resolution of critical technical issues (e.g., Software and Firmware, aerodynamics, GNC, thermal, structures, electrical, RF engineering).
Participate in contractor team meetings and higher-level meetings (e.g., program management reviews, test readiness reviews, permit-to-ship meetings, etc.).
Witness and as appropriate participate in RTX development, test, and risk mitigation activities.
Interact on a person-to-person basis with RTX management and technical staff as appropriate.
Coordinate with other APL field representatives and Surface Navy TechRep personnel to understand issues and lesson-learned for other missile variants that may have applicability to the assigned program.
Report findings to APL management and staff, and identify needs and reach-back opportunities for APL technical analysis/studies and testing of components and sub-assemblies.
Through discussions, review of products, and periodic visits to the APL Howard County facility, develop and maintain awareness and understanding of APL's competencies/capabilities, as well as knowledge of the scope, content, and status of missile-related tasks and associated technology development efforts for Navy weapon programs.
Maintain required exchange of data between RTX and APL through the use of e-Room, cPDM, SharePoint, and classified networks and any approved means as needed.
Facilitate the exchange of hardware/software and technical assessments as requested.
Ensure that contact is maintained with the on-site PEO IWS Navy Techrep Office, provide assistance to that office on specific tasks as requested by the Navy, and coordinate with the appropriate APL program office.
Coordinate visits to the APL Field Office at RTX/Tucson, which is utilized by short-term APL/Government visitors.
Assist visiting APL personnel to ensure that appropriate visit requests and other necessary provisions are in place prior to their arrival.