MMSC Combat Systems Project Engineer (CSPE)

INDUS Technology•Marinette, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IND US is an employee-owned government services provider specializing in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, fostering a supportive work environment, and giving back to our communities. We empower our employees through mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities. This role supports the planning, coordination, and installation of Combat System and Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence (C5I) Systems on aircraft carriers and other strike group units. The team is responsible for supporting the planning, budgeting, and execution of New Construction (SCN) testing and modernization efforts for the Modernization and Installation Department (N Department) at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD). The Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) Combat Systems Project Engineer (CSPE) will support NSWC Port Hueneme Division (PHD) in planning, coordinating, and executing Combat Systems C4I/ICS modernization, installation, testing, and maintenance. This position serves as the central engineering point of contact during ship construction and modernization availabilities on the CVN/L-Class Support Services contract. The ideal candidate will have experience as the central point of contact for Combat System C4I & Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) modernization, maintenance, repair, and testing during planning and execution phases. This position is located in Marinette, WI.

Requirements

An active secret clearance is required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering or a related technical field; additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
At least five (5) years of systems engineering and/or Combat Systems integration experience.
Experience with Combat Systems engineering principles, concepts, techniques, and systems integration aboard U.S. Navy ships.
Knowledge and experience with U.S. Navy Surface Ship C5I systems, installation processes, and associated test procedures.
Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Must possess strong time management skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

Communicate with PEO IWS, PMS 525, NSWC PHD, other NAVSEA Warfare Centers, and industry representatives to ensure mutual understanding of requirements, schedule coordination, and installation, modernization, and repair status through weekly reporting and direct communication on emergent or time-sensitive issues.
Function in a shipboard environment, including climbing, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ensure installations and upgrades are completed in accordance with applicable standards, policies, instructions, drawings, designs, and planned baseline configurations.
Coordinate and advise on-site Government and industry Subject Matter Experts during construction, modernization, and installation availabilities.
Interpret ship drawings during planning and execution to verify space layouts, existing equipment, and installation requirements.
Assess and report installation, modernization, repair, and testing progress for equipment aboard vessels undergoing availability, including reviewing AIT C4I and ICS installation and test packages to ensure testing objectives are met and personnel requirements are identified.
Maintain familiarity with shipboard combat systems and U.S. Navy new construction testing principles.
Perform technical reviews of availability planning materials, execution processes, new construction events, and supporting documentation; identify and report discrepancies.
Develop and maintain Test Sequence Networks (TSNs) by reviewing proposed alterations, repairs, construction change instructions, drawings, certification manuals, formal test procedures, and other technical documentation to identify testing requirements and maintain awareness of testing status and critical paths.
Coordinate at-sea test planning to support problem identification and resolution and meet underway test requirements.
Advise the availability team of issues that may impact installations, production work, or test objectives.
Coordinate with test and installation teams, shipyards, shipyard management, vessel crews, and maintenance teams to ensure required support, ranges, personnel, equipment, calibrations, HM&E, and other resources are available for testing.
Identify and resolve issues impacting test objectives.
Provide timely on-site and remote technical expertise to resolve issues affecting modernization, installation, repair, and testing efforts and actively participate in related meetings and processes.
Identify, track, and resolve Combat Systems certification requirements and issues.
Develop Compartment Release Schedules for testing, identifying required support services such as HVAC, chilled water, and power by space, and participate in Compartment Release inspections.
Provide comprehensive weekly status reports covering Combat Systems testing and installation progress, schedules, issues, risks, and recommended Courses of Action.
Provide input to NSWC PHD N60 Division metrics, lessons learned, process improvements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and instructions.
Bid and proposal support if requested.
Other duties as assigned.