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Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer-Virginia Beach, Virginia

Norfolk, VA

KMS Solutions, LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer
Company Overview:
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation's security and well-being.
KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.
Position Summary
This position is in the PAE Maritime Carrier Engineering Team. The duty station will be on-site at the Tidewater area of Virginia. This position serves as an Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer, reporting to the Aviation Systems Engineering Manager (SEM), supporting the New Construction Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and their Deputies.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

Required Education and Experience
  • Possess an active or current Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree or former US Navy aviation LDO/CWO/CPO.
  • A minimum of 10 years of 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.

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

Competencies
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of customer and company leadership including the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail.

Additional Eligibility Requirements
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Other Duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility:
  • None

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.
Telework:
  • Telework may be allowed up to 40%.
  • Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.

Travel:
  • Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
  • Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:
KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.
AAP/EEO Statement:
KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
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