Journeyman Sonobuoy Test Engineer Technician

Precise Systems, Inc.•Odon, IN

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking a Test Technician to support Sonobuoy test activities for the Airborne ASW Systems Engineering Division. This role involves testing AN/SSQ Series Production Sonobuoys, which are critical sensors for U.S. Navy Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) forces. The testing will occur in the open ocean at the San Clemente Island test range and in laboratory facilities to ensure sonobuoys meet performance specifications after air launch or over-the-side deployment. Laboratory testing includes preconditioning units with specific environments and activating them to measure performance requirements such as operating life and radio/acoustic response. This role requires in-person support.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or (4) years of related work experience
Training and experience with the Ordnance Information System (OIS), Ordnance Management, and Ordnance Safety.
A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience is recommended with OIS and ordnance management for Fleet use.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

The position requires travel to and work aboard Navy or commercial aircraft and research vessels.

Responsibilities

Reviews, interprets, evaluates, and advises EDT/IPT leaders on the operational system requirements needed to support the development, experimentation, integration, and utilization of current and future planned airborne ASW systems.
Conducts analyses and assessments of logistic requirements associated with the development, experimentation, integration, and utilization of emerging Air ASW systems or suites of systems intended for operational use in the Fleet. Provides recommendations, including resource availability, maintainability, and life cycle cost estimates based on the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones.
Leads special studies, as needed, to ensure logistics requirements and associated constraints are considered in proposing the development of next-generation Air ASW systems.
Accommodates operational needs in Air ASW systems’ maintenance, inventory, and availability through the identification of both short-range and long-range (5-year plus) planning guidance to assist program leads.
Maintains certification to operate the Ordnance Information System (OIS), which provides timely and accurate information on the location, movement, status, and identity of ordnance assets in storage, in process, and in transit to support Naval Aviation operational plans and readiness assessments.
Maintains liaison with officials from other Navy commands, Navy operational squadrons, and sonobuoy manufacturer representatives through participation in the Sonobuoy Liaison Working Group (SLWG), which facilitates effective logistics and delivery of sonobuoys to meet Fleet operational requirements across the Navy enterprise.
Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the execution of Production Sonobuoy contracts. Maintains TPOC contract correspondence with sonobuoy manufacturers, government engineers, contracting officers, and program office personnel.
Coordinates, assembles, and provides technical information for the development of the Sonobuoy Technical Manual, sonobuoy Demilitarization (DEMIL), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) plans to appropriate technical agents in support of the sonobuoy cataloging process. Provides feedback on technical documentation, maintains checklists, and provides critical technical writing subject matter expertise support during documentation reviews, product reviews, and program office working groups.