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Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer

KMS Solutions, LLC · Virginia Beach, VA · 6 days ago
HybridFull-time

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management and solutions company specializing in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense and other critical national security programs. KMS has been recognized as a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces award, along with multiple Regional Top Workplace and Culture Excellence Awards for compensation, benefits, innovation, leadership, and work-life flexibility.

About the Role

This position is an on-site Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer role within the PAE Maritime Carrier Engineering Team, located in the Tidewater area of Virginia. The role reports to the Aviation Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) and supports the New Construction Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and their Deputies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class SDMs and Aviation SEM.
  • Lead the Aviation Installation Coordination Team (ICT), serve as a member of the Warfare Systems ICT (WSICT), and facilitate communication and coordination between NAVAIR PARMS, SUPSHIP Newport News, and the shipbuilder to resolve Aviation Warfare Systems technical matters.
  • Ensure components of Aviation Warfare System hardware and software configurations are properly installed and tested to support successful ship delivery in accordance with the contract and any contract changes through PSA.
  • Address all ship integration issues discovered during installation and test in the Warfare System through the ICT or its sub-teams.
  • Identify technical issues to PARMs/ISEAs/SMEs and across SYSCOMs for resolution of installation, integration, and test issues identified by the Joint Test Group (JTG).
  • Support an integrated test program through Obligation Work Limiting Date (OWLD).
  • Maximize early systems assessment and evaluation testing of the C5I T&E program in new construction by leveraging test objectives through inclusion of post-ship delivery test program managers.
  • Incorporate best practices from past programs to ensure the most effective approach.
  • Establish a forum for the government team and shipbuilder to coordinate resources (products and services) on time to support installation and test of the Warfare System, aligning with the Program Office’s cost and schedule requirements.
  • Assist in resolving GFE/GFI questions identified during installation and test by the shipbuilder and SUPSHIPNN before or during contract execution.
  • Identify and coordinate government resources to support the test program.

Requirements

  • Active or current Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree or former US Navy aviation LDO/CWO/CPO.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with USN Aviation Warfare Systems aboard aircraft carriers or large deck amphibious ships; OR experience working with or at a shipyard, Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), Type Commander (TYCOM), or similar organizations supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard aviation warfare equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with NAVAIR and NAVSEA.
  • Experience working on CVN 78 and/or CVN 79.

Skills

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to work and problem-solve effectively in both independent and team environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Schedule

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed with supervisor concurrence. Mandatory meetings may require attendance. Must be available during core work hours as determined by the contract/location and account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Telework

Telework may be allowed up to 40%, subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.

Travel

Ability to travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and potentially outside the continental United States (OCONUS). Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Military leave and bereavement leave.
  • 401k / retirement savings plan.
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.

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