Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company, is an engineering services company supplying modeling, simulation, and training solutions. Services include hardware, software, and system engineering, requirements assessments, system development, integration, testing, documentation, and customer support services. Veraxx has a high level of expertise in flight simulation hardware and software development, as well as computer architecture, tactical environments, interoperability (HLA/DIS), avionics systems, graphics and real-time embedded systems.
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Position Overview
Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of flight simulators and develop/integrate software in areas such as avionics, tactical environments, interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, and Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). Software development is primarily done in the Linux and Windows operating systems using a variety of languages (C/C++, Ada, FORTRAN, C#).
The programs will consist of training systems for the DoD. The training systems span the training spectrum and include desktop part task trainers, cabin aircrew trainers, cockpit trainers, full flight motion simulators and mixed reality trainers.
Responsibilities Manage the administrative aspects of a technical program/project.Negotiate project goals with Company Management, Customers, and other stakeholders. Plan overall project activities. Assemble a project team and direct team members to perform project tasks. Create a program schedule and budget, track progress, and modify the project plan to accomplish the project goals.Authorize expenditures to accomplish project goals. Communicate with Customers, Company Management, and other stakeholders about program status and plans. Coordinate the use of fiscal, material, and labor resources with other program managers.Lead a proposal team in the development and submission of proposals to the U.S. Government and prime contractors.This includes coordinating with the program management team and technical teams to assemble cost and technical proposals. Required Experience/Qualifications BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university in engineering. business or related discipline, or advanced degree and 8 years’ experience. 8 years’ experience in DoD acquisitions or DoD training systems management can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.Prior experience or study of program/project planning, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, and execution. Extensive knowledge of the application of modern technology to the planning, evaluating, directing, and coordinating of broad-based engineering projects. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage all phases of a technical project’s lifecycle.At least ten (5) years of experience in the activities required by a Program Manager to manage, status, plan, organize, and provide support for the overall program. At least (5) years of experience in program planning, reviewing a Statement of Work (SOW), and supporting program execution.Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the DoD Acquisition process.Familiarity with Government Requests for Proposals (RFPs).Leading a Program Team in providing program management and risk management support.Planning, directing, and evaluating acquisition, management, technical development, and financial control for the program in terms of risk, performance, schedule, and cost.Planning for and synthesizing requirements of functional areas such as engineering, logistics, budget, configuration management, and other specialties into integrated strategies to support the acquisition program.Supervisory/managerial direction of acquisition program and personnel associated with the program.Experience in Monitoring and Controlling Program Plans and Data.Experience in developing and managing budgets.Developing and implementing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project.Management of the planning, engineering, installation, and relocating or removal of training systems.Preferred Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of object-oriented design conceptsKnowledge of flight simulationKnowledge of real time programmingKnowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.Knowledge of networking Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Wellness Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term & Long Term) Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education & Training Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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