Payload Launch Control Engineering Supervisor

Overview

The D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department is responsible for systems, hardware, test, and project engineering for the design, development, and qualification of payload launch control electronic systems supporting VIRGINIA, SSNX, and AUKUS class submarines and other payload platforms.  The department also provides integration and deckplate construction support, as well as modernization and fleet support of payload systems. These systems include vertical Tomahawk missile and other vertically launched payload, horizontal ADCAP torpedo, internal and external countermeasures, weapon and payload handling, and combat control systems.  These systems are mission and safety critical and comprised of embedded closed loop complex electronic control systems having stringent safety and security requirements, in addition to requiring high reliability, availability, maintainability and usability.  Successful development and qualification of these complex systems are achieved through leveraging CMMI and systems engineering principles, including concept designs, requirements definition, specification development, test plans and procedures, drawing development, vendor oversight, trainers, and ownership of the end to end production process.  Technologies leveraged include highly accurate computer processing and sensors, rugged cabling, displays/OMIs/GUIs, and networking protocols.  Emerging and evolving technologies include AI/ML, Cybersecurity, common compute environments, and increased mechanical automation of complex electronic control systems. 

The department is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for the VIRGINIA Tactical Electronic Systems Engineering group. This group is comprised of approximately 10 engineers, specifically responsible for the design and development of the department’s electronics across all projects and vendor management of the Common Weapon Launcher.  The selected candidate must be able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and customers including Design, Operations, Purchasing and Supplier Quality, Planning, VIRGINIA Design and Construction Program Offices, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, and Newport News Shipbuilding.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
• Minimum of five years of engineering experience
• Experience leading a team 
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Cabling Diagrams, Electrical Assembly and Detail Drawings, Vendor Drawings, Integrated Logistics Products, and Shipyard Test Procedures
• Knowledge of US Navy Combat and Payload Systems
• Experience with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles
• Familiarity with EB Teamcenter design processes
• Familiarity with EB external vendor management processes
• Current DoD Secret clearance or higher

Skills

• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Mentoring and developing others
• Customer focus and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, teaming, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and success driven