Senior Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer

About the role

The Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer supports mission-critical systems and infrastructure, combining software and hardware knowledge to innovate and optimize performance. This position is located in Newport News, VA.

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 provide 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 a successful delivery of the ship IAW the contract and any contract changes that occur through PSA.
• 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.
• Leverage test objectives wherever possible through the inclusion of post ship delivery test program managers.
• Incorporate the ‘best practices’ from past programs to ensure the best possible approach.
• Establish a forum for the government team and shipbuilder to coordinate the most effective plan to provide the correct resources (products and services) on time to support installation and test of the Warfare System that will support the Program Office’s cost and schedule requirements.
• Aid in resolving GFE/GFI questions identified during installation and test by the shipbuilder and SUPSHIPNN before or while executing the contract in a timely fashion.
• Identify and coordinate government resources to support the test program.

Requirements

• 10 years of professional experience supporting Naval Aviation Warfare programs.
• Experience with USN Aviation Warfare Systems aboard aircraft carriers or large deck amphibious ships; OR worked with or at a shipyard, Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Command (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), and/or Type Commander (TYCOM) or similar organizations supporting construction, operation, maintenance, modernization, and/or repair of shipboard aviation warfare equipment.
• Experience working with NAVAIR and NAVSEA is preferred.
• Experience working on CVN 78 and/or CVN 79 is preferred.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance and US Citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or former US Navy aviation LDO/CWO/CPO, with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.

Skills

• Technical writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including:
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transportation, Parking)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Performance Recognition & Awards (Spot Bonuses)

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Company Overview

ICI Services is an Employee-Owned Business with a proud history of providing Engineering & Integration, Systems Acquisition, Information Warfare, and In-Service Sustainment to our government customers. These objectives have been achieved by facilitating strong customer satisfaction and continuous growth. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also proud to be a federal contractor and to support the goals of the VEVRAA Act.