Senior Acoustics Systems Engineer - DoD Secret, The Computer Merchant, Manassas, VA
The Computer Merchant -
Manassas, VA,
US
Senior Acoustics Systems Engineer - DoD Secret
Date Posted: 2024-06-20
Job description
Job Title : Senior Acoustics Systems Engineer - DOD SecretLocation: Manassas, VAWage Range: $90-95/hrJob Number: 24-01177Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Senior Acoustics Systems Engineer with an active DOD Secret clearance to work from their Manassas, VA facility. You will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of submarine (VA Class, Columbia Class, and SSN(X)) acoustic systems and directly contribute to the technical success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions, leadership and management of an engineering team.Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. 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.Duties and Tasks:Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced electronics systems.Oversees operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.Review's project status and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet client-satisfaction goals and objectives.Leads development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals and objectives.Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project.Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans.Participates in engineering development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned task.Drives continuous improvement throughout the group and processes.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical staff.Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience.Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.Motivated to drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.Experienced in technical project and program management.Effectively communicates technical and programmatic matters to senior level management, program offices, and internal/external stakeholders.Experience in analysis of complex acoustic and/or vibration applications and installations on submarines.Has respect of peers and colleagues for technical and management credibility.Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.