FORACS Engineer

Essential Responsibilities

• Support testing of installed sensor on surface ships, submarines and helicopters.
• Prepare equipment and board test vessels as scheduled.
• Interact with shipboard personnel to achieve goals of the designated test.
• Monitor shipboard and NFA personnel in equipment setup and operation to ensure quality of data collection.
• Analyze data and produce reports in a timely manner to designated recipients.
• Supervise the operation of acoustic target generation systems, radar transponders and EW simulator systems in a real-time test environment.
• Ensures validity of data against data collection standards.
• Installs, configures and operates computer network to support real time data collection.
• Support engineering changes, prepare documentation, perform equipment modifications, and install and test new equipment.
• Conduct special studies and prepare technical report regarding equipment performance and improvement.
• Interfaces with naval officers and enlisted personnel to achieve goals of the designated test.
• Participates in the development of specifications for new equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Four years (4) of experience supporting Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, or similar programs.
• U.S. Navy surface ship, submarine, and helicopter navigation and target sensor systems knowledge highly desirable.
• Familiarity with naval shipboard operations, terminology, customs, traditions, and protocol.
• Knowledge of acoustics theory, RF propagation theory, GPS tracking systems and computer networking.
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy surface ship, submarine and helicopter navigation and target sensor systems.
• Microsoft Office - expert skill level, including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and passport will be required.

Compensation Details

$98,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance