Air/Ship Integration and Hardware in the Loop Systems Engineer
Tekla Research
- Lexington Park, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
Must have a Secret ClearanceEducation: Position requires a BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline.Experience: At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category “Description” is required. Demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise is required.Position Description: ASI support shall be provided primarily to the PMA-263 ISR Services programs. HWIL support shall be provided as required for all PMA-263 UAS platforms that the HWIL provides support for. Basic support is further described in the following sub-sections.ASI efforts will be focused on supporting the PMA-263 lead Government ship integrator in performing ship installs primarily for the ISR Services IPT UAS platforms. Support shall consist of but not be limited to the following:· Support the design development and execution of UAS ship installations· Facilitate the development of courses of actions (COAs), Ship Installation Drawing (SID), and technical, operational and logistical risk analysis and mitigations· Team and work with MSC/NAVSEA/PY/ship OEM engineering departments on ship installations, repairs etc.· Develop UAS system view drawings and ad hoc SIDs· Create Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings· Support the lead Government ship integrator in his/her development of ship alteration Initial Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)· Assist with answering Fleet/OPNAV Requests For Information (RFIs) for UAS support· Support the generation and revision of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Performance Based Work Specifications (PBWS) for contracting actions· Support Government Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with their conduct of technical evaluations and program reviews with UAS vendor OEMs· Assist with the development and execution of OCONUS deliberate and emergency UAS/ship repair plans· Provide support to underway UAS ship installation “shakedowns”HWIL support shall consist of but not be limited to the following:· Assist the HWIL facility lead with his/her overall management of HWIL activities· Become familiar with the design and operations of all UAS platforms that are being supported by the HWIL· Support the Government HWIL team in the troubleshooting of UAS platform technical issues· Provide assistance with efforts to integrate technology onto UAS platforms· Support the prototyping of hardware required for the successful integration of UAS technology onto UAS platforms· Perform V&V activities at the component, sub-system, and system levels· Assist with the development of documentation to support the eventual fielding of system updates such as operations, installation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting manuals· Support PMA engineering meetings by providing insight into HWIL activities and technical inputs pertaining to supported UAS platforms and integration activitiesSkills Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively work and collaborate with a team, both internally and with industry partners that are remotely located. Independently motivated and able to produce products and react quickly to a rapid changing, continuously evolving environment. Familiar to ship design and layout of aircraft support requirements. Be experienced with ship underway testing and processes.