Senior Surface Ship Combat Systems Operations Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Location: National City
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Surface Ship Combat Systems Operations Engineer ID 2020-45658

National CIty, CA, USA

Required Clearance Secret, obtainable within 24 months

Category Engineering-Systems

Employment Type Full Time

Hiring Company General Dynamics Mission Systems

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Surface Ship Systems Engineer. In this role you will work as part of an integrated Command and Control Team on various technical tasks and design efforts for the Littoral Combat Ship Program and Surface Ship Programs; supporting design Investigations and efforts related to the Integrated Combat Management Systems and its associated Weapons and Sensors. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

This opportunity will allow you to join the growing Surface Ship Team in San Diego, CA. You will be working on Navy Ships including the Independence Variant of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), and potential new Navy Platforms. The core mission system of the Littoral Combat Ship Independence Variant is built on General Dynamics' computing infrastructure. Our computing technology controls everything from ship navigation to firing weapons, and is designed to maximize automation, enabling sailors to focus on their missions. You will be involved with the end-to-end design, production, delivery, and sustainment of the ships and work closely with the customer and sailors as the end user of the product to ensure mission alignment and product quality. Please see the link below for a video of the LCS and more information about GDMS Surface Programs.

Ability to support technical upgrades, modernizations, and repair activities onboard US Navy Ships.

Ability to install software, tests weapon systems, and generate test data.

Ideal candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills and be able to work independently

Ability to determine solutions and resolve a wide variety of technical problems

Develop and execute test plans

Participate in Combat Systems Ship Qualification trials In Port and At Sea Test Events.

Ability to isolate problems, determine root cause, and document issues and defects

Interface directly with customer personnel to address technical support issues

Work at remote locations under general supervision of others

Provide regular reporting of progress and status

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Mentor and coach less experienced engineers

Supports technical design, planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements

Participates in detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements

May develop system documentation on both new and fielded systems

Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle

Independently determines proposed approach to solutions

Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects

Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company

Knowledge of systems engineering concepts and modeling tools, principles, and theories

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Proficient knowledge of other related disciplines

Must be willing to travel 20-30%

The ability to listen to others and to work well as part of a team

Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage own time effectively, produce work of the highest quality, and meet deadlines consistently

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of various weapons systems, radars, and sensors relative to combat systems.

Ability to multi-task

Proficient ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and effectively handle complex assignments

Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction

Proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions

Proficient ability to clearly report relevant to sound systems engineering design

Familiarity with technical and Navy standards

Keeps abreast of technology trends

Knowledge of requirements management

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience). Systems Engineering experience preferred

Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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