Lead Engineer

VICKERS & NOLAN ENTERPRISES LLC•North Charleston, SC

2d•$155,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems. VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community. VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence. VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA. VNE is seeking a Lead Engineer (LE) to support the research, development, integration, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation, and sustainment of DoD hardware systems and electrical/electronic architectures. This role supports complex ISR, SIGINT, EW, and C4ISR systems, with emphasis on hardware integration, power systems, RF systems, and platform-level engineering across ground, vehicular, and deployable environments. The Lead Engineer will work with project/program managers to provide technical leadership across the full system lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of hardware-centric solutions that meet mission and performance requirements. The Engineering Lead provides system, mechanical and electrical engineering expertise and support in one or more of the following areas:

Requirements

Education: BS degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering related field.
Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting DoD programs involving hardware, electrical, or integrated system engineering, to include: System architecture and design Electrical and hardware system development Integration of multi-domain systems (RF, power, communications equipment) Test and evaluation of hardware systems Development of engineering documentation and technical data packages Lifecycle sustainment and logistics support
Demonstrated experience supporting C4ISR, SIGINT, EW, or ISR systems, including platform integration and fielding
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering efforts and serving as a technical authority for hardware/system integration.
Experience may be achieved concurrently across multiple technical areas
TS/SCI level Clearance required.

Nice To Haves

The individual should have work experience and knowledge of the following technical areas:
Leading and participating in program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA) and providing technical recommendations to Government stakeholders
Supporting R&D and prototyping efforts, including development and delivery of fielding kits and deployable systems
Development of engineering documentation, including: Technical Data Packages (TDPs) Schematics and wiring diagrams Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Performance and system specifications Trade studies and Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)
Experience with hardware integration into platforms, including: Ground vehicles (e.g., JLTV, tactical vehicles) Fixed/mobile shelters Rack-mounted and expeditionary systems
Knowledge of power systems, RF systems, grounding, and signal integrity considerations in military environments
Experience with test and evaluation, including development of test plans, procedures, and data analysis
Familiarity with configuration management processes, including drawing control, BOM management, and change control boards
Experience supporting manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes, including vendor coordination and quality assurance
Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines is required: Hardware/Electrical Engineering Systems Integration RF Systems Test and Evaluation Engineering Documentation Development Program Office Technical Support Configuration Management

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers and drafters in the: Design, development, and integration of hardware and electrical systems, including RF subsystems, power distribution, embedded electronics, and platform integration kits (PIKs)
System architecture development and allocation of electrical, mechanical, and interface requirements across complex DoD systems
Hardware integration and interoperability across sensors, communications equipment, power systems, and external interfaces
Test, evaluation, and validation of hardware systems, including environmental, EMI/EMC, shock/vibration, and operational performance testing
Development and management of engineering documentation, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs), drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Configuration management and lifecycle sustainment of hardware systems, including obsolescence management and upgrade planning
Coordination with cross-functional teams (, , engineering, testing, production, and logistics) to ensure integrated system performance
Requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability from system-level down to component-level implementation
Technical oversight of prototype builds, fielding kits, and production efforts, including vendor coordination and manufacturing support.
Program and stakeholder engagement, including participation in design reviews and audits (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA), technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face