Hardware Engineer IV

Employer
Chenega MIOS
Location
Patrick Afb, Florida
Posted
May 18, 2023
Closes
Jun 05, 2023
Ref
26068
Function
Engineer
Industry
Government and Public Services
Hours
Full Time
Summary

Venturi, LLC, a Chenega company, has an excellent opportunity for a Hardware Engineer IV . Venturi is a subcontractor to a company that operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon, and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve at the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating, and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and implement new and existing hardware systems.
  • Support the lead engineer with the technical aspects of a project and the supporting multi-disciplined project team.
  • Support Systems Engineering for both the Eastern and Western Ranges in a Subsystem Lead capacity in support of both subsystems, including leading and conducting Subsystem Working Group (SSWG) meetings, as needed, to ensure subsystem needs and deficiencies are being addressed and that resolution/way ahead the plan is in place.
  • Research, design, develop, modify, and implement highly complex, new, and/or existing capabilities for range support hardware systems.
  • Assist with the development of complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to provide the most appropriate technical solution.
  • Support complex Level 1, 2, and 3 testing to qualify hardware systems for Range operations.
  • Plan, conduct, and assist in the execution of projects.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement design approaches for products and/or processes.
  • Coordinate the efforts of technical support personnel for assigned projects.
  • Analyze, develop, recommend, and implement approaches to meet the Range requirements.
  • Review literature, patents, and current practices to support business requirements and/or new industry technology.
  • Prepare reports regarding new technology to communicate to appropriate personnel.
  • Evaluate component suppliers and vendor capabilities.
  • Act as a liaison with approved vendors/suppliers to maintain product/process availability and working relationship.
  • Serve as an interface for project information to internal management and the customers.
  • Develop an understanding of the Range radars, including transmitters, receivers, antennas, and control systems.
  • Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
  • Assist depot with problematic repairs of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
  • Provide expertise to level 2 requests for engineering assistance to restore operational systems.
  • Identify, document, and prioritize the Radar and Optics subsystem needs, deficiencies, and inefficiencies in support of both the eastern and western Ranges.
  • Support the development of Return on Investment (ROI) data in support of identified needs, deficiencies, and inefficiencies.
  • Support the development of risk statements.
  • Provide systems engineering oversight and leadership for products and/or processes, including the identification and review of changes to the Configuration Item (CI) Tree.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
  • 15+ years of related engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
  • Valid U.S. driver's license required
  • Interim Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience working with Windows-based computer systems and components and the Office tool suite.
  • Experience providing inputs to complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams.
  • Fundamental knowledge of hardware systems integration and testing.
  • Fundamental knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering processes
  • General knowledge of instrumentation systems troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in the use of specialized test equipment, including but not limited to VOMs, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Fundamental knowledge in technical writing for the development of technical reports (White Papers) and other technical support documentation.
  • Familiarization with computer systems, including single-board (SBCs), servers, and workstations.
  • Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical issues verbally and through written media, like graphical slides and verbal presentations to contract management and customers.
  • Ability to read and understand wire diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects.
  • Strong leadership and conflict management skills.
  • Good human relations and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external support personnel and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Ability to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment with time constraints.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

#Venturi, LLC

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