Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer

Green Expert Technology Inc. (GreenXT); Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and PTO

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) with Matching

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Green Expert Technology (GreenXT) seeks an Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer to support the New Construction Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers and the Aviation Systems Engineering Manager, with on-site duties in the Tidewater area of Virginia.

The role involves coordinating with NAVAIR, SUPSHIP Newport News, and the shipbuilder to resolve technical matters, ensuring proper installation and testing of hardware and software, and advancing an integrated test program to meet contract

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or former US Navy aviation LDO/CWO/CPO, with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience with USN Aviation Warfare Systems aboard aircraft carriers or large deck ships; OR worked with shipyards, NAWC, SUPSHIP, RMC, TYCOM or similar organizations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class SDMs and Aviation SEM.
• Lead the Aviation Installation Coordination Team (ICT) and coordinate between NAVAIR PARMS, SUPSHIP Newport News and the shipbuilder to resolve aviation warfare system matters.
• Ensure components of aviation warfare system hardware and software are installed and tested per contract and changes.
• Identify technical issues to PARMs/ISEAs/SMEs and across SYSCOMs for resolution of installation, integration and test issues identified by JTG.
• Support an integrated test program through OWLD.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Navy aviation leadership experience

Job description

Green Expert Technology (GreenXT) is seeking an Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer. This position reports to the Aviation Systems Engineering Manager (SEM), supporting the New Construction Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and their Deputies. This position is in the PAE Maritime Carrier Engineering Team, and the duty station will be on-site at the Tidewater area of Virginia.

About GreenXT

GreenXT is comprised of technical and business leaders. We hire intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated people who not only possess the desire to learn and improve their skills but want to contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions that address the Navy’s greatest technological challenges. We hired each of our employees because we believe they are exceptional, have the ability to excel at their job, and will contribute positively to GreenXT. GreenXT’s business office strives to be the most efficient and effective business office supporting our customers. Our personnel aspire to become leaders through organized, rigorous, and diligent efforts. GreenXT employees are always looking to help one another succeed. We look out for each other and cross-train so that the product we deliver is one that we’re confident in and proud of. We strongly believe in growth and providing our workforce with career development opportunities to help everyone achieve their goals. We take pride in our support of the United States Navy. We never forget that the work we do is ultimately in support of America’s warfighter and serving those who serve. The idea that our hard work can help make their jobs easier, assist them to defend our nation, and can help ensure they return home safely to their loved ones motivates us every day, and we hope that you join us on that mission!

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. All ship integration issues discovered during installation and test in the Warfare System will be rapidly addressed by the ICT or a set of sub-teams within the ICT.
• 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 '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.
• Assist in resolution of 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

• Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required for this position
• Bachelor’s degree or former US Navy aviation LDO/CWO/CPO, with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• 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.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

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

Job Benefits

• Competitive Pay and PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Matching
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance