SME Engineer

The Tatitlek Corporation•Dahlgren, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon Contract Award. Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY: The SME Engineer will work directly with the Government personnel in meeting the technical needs of the project.

Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering (specific discipline relevant to the role) desired; Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline in combination with extraordinary experience can substitute for advanced degree.
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant engineering field, with a significant portion of that experience (at least 8 years) as a recognized SME in T&E.
Extensive and in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering discipline critical to T&E, with a recognized reputation as a leading expert in the field (Instrumentation Application, Instrumentation Science and Technology (S&T), Explosives Safety, Ammunition T&E, etc.).
Demonstrated mastery of advanced engineering principles, techniques, and methodologies specific to T&E.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to address the most challenging technical issues in T&E.
Demonstrated communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to influence strategic decision-making related to T&E and drive innovation within the organization.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Government, other Contractors, and Engineers to address complex T&E problems.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications related to the specific SME area are desired.
Significant experience working on highly complex and critical T&E projects for military or government agencies preferred.
National or international recognition as a leading expert in T&E preferred.
Extensive experience presenting at industry conferences and publishing technical articles related to T&E preferred.
Active participation in relevant industry standards committees related to T&E preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
Supports multiple functional areas with expertise.
Participates in special studies with highly specific scope.
Participates as a creator or reviewer for trade and concept analyses, provides for the implementation, integration, test, and transfer into operations of missions and projects.
Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
Consults with senior level management and customers on complex technical issues.
Applies sound analysis and scientific/engineering consulting expertise and practices to solve a wide variety of complex customer problems.
Applies expert knowledge and expertise to develop and recommend creative and innovative solutions.
Other duties as assigned.