Engineering Technician, V

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Engineer for Ship Control Systems in the United States. You will perform research and engineering tasks related to testing and evaluation of materials and systems, and support engineers with analyses using Python, Java, and LabVIEW.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance and substantial experience in submarine hydrodynamics, maneuvering, and program support with NAVSEA interfaces.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 20+ years of ship control systems experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Expert knowledge of submarines, hydrodynamics, and maneuvering.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and engineering lab functions involving testing, analysis and evaluation of materials and processes.
• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results.

Skills

Data analysis

Simulation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma with 20+ years of ship control systems experience

Tools

Python

Java

LabVIEW

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the testing, analysis and evaluation of materials and processes.
• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
• Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 20+ years of Ship Control Systems experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Knowledge of various programming languages (Python, Java, LabVIEW)
• Knowledge of database architecture, data mining, computer networking and systems
• Expert knowledge of research and development practices as they relate to submarines, hydrodynamics, and maneuvering
• Ability to analyze simulation and experimental data using Python, Java, Labview or similar analysis tools software
• Ability to evaluate control system performance using simulation approaches
• Ability to interact with NAVSEA Hydrodynamics and Ship Control Technical Warrants and Program Offices in support of identifying solutions to complex hydrodynamic and ship control problem
• Expert level knowledge of research and development practices as they relate to submarines, hydrodynamics, and maneuvering
• Expert level knowledge of Submarine Ship Control System Program and technical and safety requirements relative to test and evaluation
• Expert knowledge of the Maneuvering and Control Division SCS Program Standard Operating Procedures and Plans

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status