Job Summary:

Provide engineering support for new and ongoing projects. Review, advise, and shape program initiatives, studies, demonstrations, and programs to meet current and future USAF capability needs. Have the experience to independently execute and perform the following:

Essential Duties:

Apply knowledge of and expertise in DoD, USAF, and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future WAG programs and projects as well as planned and existing USAF and joint service weapon system development, manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight.Interpret department and center digital transformation strategies and develop implementation plans for assigned programs or portfolios.Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements, which will be used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment for deployment.Assist with the development of requirements and technology needs into action plans and policies necessary to improve and retain world class manufacturing, operations, re-manufacturing, and de-militarization of weapon system capabilities.Perform technical/mission analyses of existing and potential operational requirements, assist in developing system, and subsystem concepts and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.Develop and review the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements).Assist with developmental planning support in the evaluation of the military missions to be accomplished and related requirements documentation including defining the set of military missions to be performed.Review and analyze proposals, including regulatory and other policy driver changes or proposed modifications for design feasibility and system compatibility.Review specifications, including system, system segment, and equipment specifications, and Interface control documents involved in programs.Support and conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, lifecycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical, and schedule risk assessment and scheduling trade-off studies.Support and conduct systems analyses to include, but not limited to, system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment.Support the development and evaluation of Integrated Master Plan (IMP), IMS and systems engineering detail schedule engineering, and cost estimates.Evaluate systems test plans and test and evaluation master plans and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing.Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development, and verification of systems and equipment.Support weapons systems lifecycle including but not limited to analysis of alternatives, creation of investment strategies, manufacturing, support, and end-of-life processes.Support assessment of related Air Force Research Library (AFRL) technology initiatives to guide investments and shape transition strategies to keep a viable technology base available to support systems development.Assist in developing systems engineering documents and processes for subsystems and associated projects.Provide technical and programmatic feedback and advice develop and present technical briefings and develop acquisition products and strategies.Provide support for risk management and configuration control processes.

Education:

MS/MA or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.In lieu of the MS/MA or higher in a relevant engineering discipline, a BS in a relevant engineering discipline and a MS/MA or higher, or an equivalent professional degree. An engineering technology degree does not meet this requirement.

Experience:

Minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant work experience with the DoD or other government agencies or DoD contractors.Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an SAP environment within the last five (5) years.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from project inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff. Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues consult with client to define need or problem.Supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommended solutions.

The projected salary range for this position is $160,000-$190,000 and is based on experience and contractual requirements. However, this is not a guarantee of salary. 

Vector CSP, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. EOE AA/M/F/D/V.

For assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department by telephone at (252) 337-5120 or by email at human.resources@vectorcsp.com.

We offer Medical, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Dental, 401K, PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement to those who qualify.

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