SSDS Test Director

BAE Systems

5d•$72,150 - $122,655•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking experienced SSDS Operations Test Directors to be part of our dynamic technical team, located in Wallops Island, VA at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). The SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of the NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors and supports the following functions: combat system lifetime support engineering, platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises. SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and those planned in the future. The selected candidate will: Setup mission events utilizing a daily site element schedule Coordinate the check-out and installation of computer programs and electronic data Energize and initialize computers and combat system elements Establish interface switch paths Perform system checkout, and other site preparations necessary to ensure the readiness of the requested systems and equipment to support a successful mission event Perform systematic take down at the completion of the mission event Prepare and initiate comprehensive mission operations reports Coordinate system level troubleshooting efforts Function as the primary technical point of contact for SCSC mission customers Promptly report to the Government the status of mission events, systems and equipment.

Requirements

A High School diploma or GED equivalent, coupled with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience on board an SSDS-equipped platform (e.g., CVN, LHD, LPD, LHA).
A minimum of 3 years of technical experience with the SSDS Integrated Combat System, including the responsibility for bringing the combat system from a cold-iron status to full operational capability for testing.
Demonstrable technical knowledge and hands-on experience with multiple SSDS variants (Mods) and baselines, such as: SSDS Mk 2 Mods 1-6 SSDS Baselines 9, 10, and 12
Must possess the technical expertise to manage the Combat System Maintenance Manager organization and effectively troubleshoot and maintain the integrated system, which includes horizon and volume search radars (e.g., SPQ-9B, SPS-48/49), and associated weapon systems like the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) and Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM).
This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements. You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance. Selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until an interim Secret clearance is granted.

Nice To Haves

Within that experience, a minimum of 2 years (may be concurrent) serving as a Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM) or Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW), leading a team in the employment and maintenance of ship self-defense systems as part of the Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT).
Active DoD security clearance
Experience in an RDT&E environment
Knowledge and experience with ACCESS and TRMS

Responsibilities

Setup mission events utilizing a daily site element schedule
Coordinate the check-out and installation of computer programs and electronic data
Energize and initialize computers and combat system elements
Establish interface switch paths
Perform system checkout, and other site preparations necessary to ensure the readiness of the requested systems and equipment to support a successful mission event
Perform systematic take down at the completion of the mission event
Prepare and initiate comprehensive mission operations reports
Coordinate system level troubleshooting efforts
Function as the primary technical point of contact for SCSC mission customers
Promptly report to the Government the status of mission events, systems and equipment.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.