Ship and Weapon Systems Engineer
About The Position
R&P Technologies is seeking a journeyman systems engineering professional to support the design, development, and integration of the U.S. Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system capability into surface ships and submarines. The role supports the CPS Program Office in developing CPS design solutions and strategic weapons, ship, and submarine integrated solutions. The work is based at R&P’s Washington, DC offices and the Navy’s CPS Program Offices in the Washington Navy Yard. A hybrid schedule with some authorized remote work is acceptable. Periodic travel to locations supporting CPS requirements may be required. R&P is a small-sized defense contractor providing engineering, logistics, program management, and technical services to government clients. The compensation package includes contributions toward health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions due to security clearance requirements.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and at least five years of professional experience; or a master’s degree in a relevant engineering field and at least two years of professional experience; or at least eight years of demonstrated experience in Navy weapon systems/platform integration and systems engineering.
- Ability to support U.S. Navy weapon system and ship system design and integration work.
- U.S. citizenship is required for most positions due to security clearance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience providing engineering support to U.S. Navy Systems Commands or Strategic Systems Program organizations.
- Good MBSE skills.
- Experience with missile launcher development, testing, and submarine platform integration.
- Experience with weapon control system platform integration.
Responsibilities
- Provide weapon system and ship system design and integration support to the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Program Office.
- Participate in programmatic and technical meetings to plan, prepare, integrate, and execute CPS weapon system installations and tests.
- Support, advise, and assist CPS Program Government Employees with systems engineering, detailed design, technology transition, interface design, and systems integration tasks.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the CPS Program mission, goals, objectives, technical baselines, detailed design, and interface requirements.
- Develop technical reports, briefs, and presentations for technical reviews and executive-level meetings and events.
- Support the planning, execution, and documentation of design studies and evaluations.
- Review and comment on technical documentation submissions from prime contractors and other developers, and provide technical advice to the CPS Program Office.
- Provide engineering and technical support and advice regarding problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation.
- Support identification, tracking, and resolution of systems engineering issues related to technical interfaces, technology insertion, design improvements, and other program initiatives.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for cost, schedule, and technical issues.
- Provide weekly reports on significant issues and actions.
- Travel periodically to locations in support of CPS requirements, as needed.
Benefits
- Contributions toward health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Other non-salary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
