Overview
Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) is looking for a self-directed and motivated individual to join our team as Deputy Lead Systems Engineer in support of a DoD program. Primary work location is at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in San Diego, CA with additional ability to perform some aspects of the position remotely. This position requires a DoD Secret clearance.
In this role, you will provide System Engineering and subject matter expertise for network and communications systems in support of NIWC Pacific Code 55111 to fulfill PMA-268 Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) requirements, focused on developing features for the Advanced Networking Tactical System (ANTS) and Ashore Routing Communications System (ARCS) network hardware. As the Deputy Lead System Engineer, you will support the ANTS/ARCS team on shore and ship network integration and testing to ensure network functionality meets UCA aircraft requirements. The aircraft is the Navy's new unmanned drone, the MQ-25A Stingray, with a primary mission of aerial refueling and a secondary capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) all while being launched and recovered from an aircraft carrier.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this position, minimum required skills, and additional requested qualifications and experience are listed below.
Responsibilities
Job Duties
Perform role of Deputy Lead Systems Engineer
Act as liaison between C4I IPT engineering teams and air vehicle vendor(s), PMA engineering team and control station vendor
Primary POC for C4I engineering team operations
POC for C4I Project resourcing (personnel/equipment/facilities)
Represent engineering team in technical discussions as delegated by Lead Systems Engineer
Develop and execute risk management process for C4I engineering team, track engineering risks
Facilitate engineering working groups and raise issues/risks/help needed to Lead Systems Engineer and Project Manager
Serve as liaison between engineering team and MQ-25 leadership
Direct onboarding process for new engineering team members (specify areas of focus in regard to onboard's specialties)
Gather team resource needs (e.g., personnel, equipment, software licenses, maintenance, etc.) and socialize team resource needs with Lead Systems Engineer and Project Manager
Track engineering schedule progress and report status to C4I Scheduler, Project Manager, and Lead Systems Engineer
Participate in technical discussions reviews and review engineering documentation (e.g. interface, design, software loading documentation)
Provide feedback regarding engineering team performance to Lead Systems Engineer to support performance reviews; provide performance feedback to engineering team.
Present technical/engineering slides during briefs as directed by Lead Systems Engineer
Desired Skills/Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in network design or engineering, mathematics, software engineering, or software development; systems engineering experience preferred, project management experience a plus
Experience with technical engineering projects as a lead in multi-disciplined engineering designs, developing and applying innovative solutions
Experience coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders and balancing competing needs/expectations against project requirements and schedule
Experience leading teams (Scrum Agile teams a plus) ensuring they have the information they need to do their jobs well
Experience in development, build and production of C4ISR systems using COTS or GOTS equipment
Experience with NAVAIR systems specifically unmanned air vehicles
Experience with unmanned air vehicle ground control stations
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts across a diverse audience
Ability to handle high-pressure, fast-paced environments that continually evolve
Education/Qualifications
Bachelors in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics
CSWF Level II certifications:
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
CompTIA Linux+ or equivalent (RHEL preferred)
Cisco CCNA or equivalent
Highly proficient in using AutoCAD, VISIO, MATLAB, Multisim and Team Center
ID 2022-4606
Category Engineering
Type Regular Full-Time
Location : LocationUS-CA-San Diego
Clearance Requirements Secret
