Aviation Warfare Systems Engineer

Cardinal Engineering is currently seeking an Aviation engineer to provide support to the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team (CET) within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime organization.

Successful candidates will participate in the Aviation Group in the CET reporting to the Aviation Systems Engineering Manager (SEM), supporting the New Construction Aircraft Carrier Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and their Deputies in solving challenging problems related to FORD (CVN 78) Class aircraft carriers Aviation Systems.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide technical support and assess risk for technical decisions for Ford Class SDMs and the Aviation SEM.
Lead the Aviation Installation Coordination Team (ICT), serve as a member of Warfare Systems ICT (WSICT) and provide communication and coordination between NAVAIR Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Newport News (SUPSHIPNN) 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 in accordance with the contract. 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.
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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or former U.S. Navy aviation LDO/CWO/CPO with 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience with USN Aviation Warfare Systems aboard aircraft carriers or large deck amphibious ships; or previous work 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 is required. Candidate should have excellent technical writing and communication skills. Ideal candidate has experience working with NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and FORD Class carriers.

Additional Details

Candidates will be based out of the Tidewater area of Virginia with part-time telework. Occasional travel will be required in execution of assigned duties. Must be a US Citizen and currently possess a SECRET security clearance.

Salary commensurate with years and applicability of experience ranging from $110 – $125K.

Employee benefits

Cardinal Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We offer industry-leading employee benefits and growth potential is limited only by the candidate’s ambition:

Generous 401k company contribution
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance plans for your family

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@cardinaleng.com.