We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for a Chief RF Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Brevard County, FL surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.****Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.**
We are seeking a Principal Radar / RF Systems Engineer to lead the engineering team in the performance of the day-to-day program execution, with associated activities involving radar support and other projects assigned. This role will primarily work at the program office, facilitating collaboration with Key Subcontractors, the Customer Team, and Program and Functional Support team members, and is a direct report to the Mobile Sensors Program Manager.
This position requires some travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations for an estimated annual rate of 15%.
Responsibilities:The Mobile Sensors program performs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for a ship-based marine mobile platform with complex multi-mission radar and communication systems, which have a sophisticated command & control computing structure, along with communication interfaces and support sub-systemsOur program ensures the radar and communication systems are ready for operation 24 hours a day, for 7 days a week, and can support mission operations on very short noticeThe Mobile Sensors Management Office (MSMO) is seeking a Principal Radar / RF Systems Engineer to lead the engineering team in the performance of the day-to-day program execution, with associated activities involving radar support and other projects assigned to the benefit of the MSMOLead all engineering activities that support the Technical BaselineSupport alignment of business technical roadmaps with customer's requirementsDevelop and maintain a Lead Engineer succession plan, and mentor potential successors and junior program engineersProvide oversight and review all program metrics for engineering, ensuring the application of Technical Performance across the program as a means for measuring technical progress and assessing riskOversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the resources to mitigate key risks and capture opportunitiesSchedule and lead Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and engineering symposiums to mitigate program risk and provide recommendations on hardware and software systems upgradesLead system sustainment and configuration change activities and requirementsEnsure effective engineering management of suppliers in accordance with subcontractor statement of work, requirements specifications, and engineering processesDevelop supplier sole source justifications, technical evaluations of proposals, and support supply chain's pricing analysisIdentify and exploit synergies across program and organizationSupport configuration control efforts & plans and lead the configuration Control Working Group (CCWG) processProvide accurate and timely status reports to the Program and/or Customer TeamUnderstand company policies & procedures with emphasis on naval communication equipment/requirements and front-line leadershipAssist the MSMO hiring team with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding qualified and experienced personnel to meet program performance objectivesProvide a basis of estimate for engineering and assist the MSMO with contract proposalsOther duties as assigned within the MSMO
Basic Hiring Criteria:Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of experience or in the absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experienceMinimum of 10 years of leadership and mentoring experience with proven resultsCurrent U.S. Passport with a minimum of 1 year prior to expiration and 3 blank pagesWhen required, must be willing and able to be deployed onboard a naval vessel, in the role of Radar Engineer; not to exceed 60 days at seaAble to pass a mariner's physical exam in accordance with our PWS if required by the Program OfficeActive Secret clearance or higher requiredWorking knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on Radar RF systems, hardware, and software developmentMust have experience with Large Phased Array SystemsExperience and understanding of team leadership, program staffing, EVMS, risk management, subcontract management, and quality controls (process tailoring, audit, etc)Must be proactive in the mitigation of system challenges and issuesAdvanced communication, writing, and presentation skillsDemonstrated involvement in continuous process improvement effortsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperienced with the DoD development processExperienced with Microsoft Office suite of toolsMaintain knowledge and expertise on company policies & procedures with emphasis on naval communication equipment/requirements and front-line leadership