Visual Systems Engineer, Senior, (Part-Time)

StraCon Services Group•Orlando, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a Part-Time, Systems Engineer, Senior , with visual display engineering experience to join our team in engineering state-of-the art aviation training system for the DoD, at the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando, FL. NAWCTSD is the Navy’s principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. The Visual System Engineer, SR, will be responsible for, but not limited to the following requirements: Essential Job Functions: Upgrade of Visual Display Systems components and interfaces on Aviation Training Systems. Prepare and Analyze technical documentation and prepare technical design approaches for training system(s). The technical design approach shall provide alternative design approaches that will include tradeoff analyses and identify technical risks. Conducting NAWCTSD System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR). Apply decision analysis techniques to ensure that the engineering approach is cost effective and satisfies the training objectives. Upon determination of the proper engineering approach, prepare a technical description that includes a block diagram and math models. Determine the degree of fidelity of the simulation necessary to maximize the transfer of training. Conducting functional and physical configuration audits with established test procedures. Monitor the configuration management of the training system. Monitor and assess training system hardware and software development status and provide CSS in resolving related programmatic issues. Evaluate technical proposals and work statements submitted by commercial Contractors or in-house resources. Recommend the best technical approach submitted in response to the specification. Clarify engineering design ambiguities, highlighting areas of design deficiency, and resolving conflicts in the proposed engineering technical approach. Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the proposed training system. Develop quantitative criteria and recommend tradeoffs regarding inputs received from supporting personnel concerning training system change(s). Provide Contractor support to planners for budgeting and planning purposes. Develop engineering specifications detailing: design, performance testing, and provisions for the acceptance of the engineering changes. Integration of new and legacy training systems. Analyze potential requirements for modifications on training systems in the operational phase of the training system life cycle. This involves extensive research and coordination, including direct contact with fleet activities, Government laboratories, and device/system users. Develop engineering Specifications and other documents IAW NAWCTSD Orlando's policies and procedures on Technical Procurement Package Preparation and Processing. Review training system Contractors design approach, criteria, and design reports. Continuously assess training system Contractor performance and recommend appropriate action when Contractor delinquencies of deficiencies occur. Recommend changes to the training systems contract based on revisions to military training characteristics, changes to performance characteristics, or for pre-planned product improvements.

Requirements

At least ten (10) years of practical experience with systems engineering associated with modeling and simulation within the training and training systems domains.
Ability to work and coordinate with a variety of professional personnel associated with the assigned duties.
Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of non-engineering, non-scientific information in the form of federal Acquisition Regulations, Military Standards, Department of the Navy (DON)/DOD/NAVAIR policies, directives and instructions and ability to determine the applicability of these documents to assignments.
Ability to conduct necessary business with NAVAIR Orlando TSD’s product user activities and sponsors.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, visual engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years of acquisition experience, with three (3) years in a DOD program directly supporting Training and/or Training Systems Acquisition.
Experience with the technologies such as: Collimated display systems, Back Projection Screens, Image generators, Display projectors, Helo chin and side window projected displays, Projector auto alignment systems, Cockpit Monitoring Systems, Visual databases, Training device host computers systems hardware and software
Experience with Marine Corps training systems such as the UH-1Y and AH-1Z Flight Training Device and Full Flight Simulators or other aviation training systems is highly desired.
Other visual engineering experience related to Marine Corps training systems such as H-53, C-130, AV-8B, F/A-18, and MV-22 may be relevant.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Upgrade of Visual Display Systems components and interfaces on Aviation Training Systems.
Prepare and Analyze technical documentation and prepare technical design approaches for training system(s).
The technical design approach shall provide alternative design approaches that will include tradeoff analyses and identify technical risks.
Conducting NAWCTSD System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR).
Apply decision analysis techniques to ensure that the engineering approach is cost effective and satisfies the training objectives.
Upon determination of the proper engineering approach, prepare a technical description that includes a block diagram and math models.
Determine the degree of fidelity of the simulation necessary to maximize the transfer of training.
Conducting functional and physical configuration audits with established test procedures.
Monitor the configuration management of the training system.
Monitor and assess training system hardware and software development status and provide CSS in resolving related programmatic issues.
Evaluate technical proposals and work statements submitted by commercial Contractors or in-house resources.
Recommend the best technical approach submitted in response to the specification.
Clarify engineering design ambiguities, highlighting areas of design deficiency, and resolving conflicts in the proposed engineering technical approach.
Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the proposed training system.
Develop quantitative criteria and recommend tradeoffs regarding inputs received from supporting personnel concerning training system change(s).
Provide Contractor support to planners for budgeting and planning purposes.
Develop engineering specifications detailing: design, performance testing, and provisions for the acceptance of the engineering changes.
Integration of new and legacy training systems.
Analyze potential requirements for modifications on training systems in the operational phase of the training system life cycle.
This involves extensive research and coordination, including direct contact with fleet activities, Government laboratories, and device/system users.
Develop engineering Specifications and other documents IAW NAWCTSD Orlando's policies and procedures on Technical Procurement Package Preparation and Processing.
Review training system Contractors design approach, criteria, and design reports.
Continuously assess training system Contractor performance and recommend appropriate action when Contractor delinquencies of deficiencies occur.
Recommend changes to the training systems contract based on revisions to military training characteristics, changes to performance characteristics, or for pre-planned product improvements.