PM & Engineering Support (BRU-61)

This position provides acquisition program engineering support to the Navy PMA-201 Bomb Rack development/integration team as they execute an extensive engineering change to an Air Force Bomb Rack Unit (BRU) BRU-61B/A adapting to Navy standards.  Changes include environmental, strength, modularity, supportability, and software requirements.  The successful candidate will support the planning and coordination in the resolution of engineering and program management challenges associated with the management, development, integration, and qualification of a Navy BRU-61C/A and its integration with SDB II for F/A-18E/F, F-35B and F-35C.  Prior knowledge of munitions development, NAVAIR program management, flight clearance and systems engineering processes is preferred. Responsibilities would include program analysis of all cost, schedule and performance oversight with direct reporting to PM.

Essential Job Functions:

Demonstrate systems engineering and/or technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:  DoD 5000 Series Acquisition processes and documentation, munitions development, airborne stores suspension and release mechanisms, Universal Armament Interface requirements, software certification, DoD airworthiness certification and support process.

Responsible to the Program Manager and DoN Lead Engineer for maintaining systems engineering integrity and discipline across the spectrum of technical activities.

Interact with system-of-system Subject Matter Expert (SME) counterparts, including structures, strength, loads, and aircraft integration, to ensure a complete fielding solution is technically viable and on schedule.

Oversee and evaluate technical development, review, and approval of Engineering Change Proposals.

Perform or support material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and support. 

Support the following systems engineering and technical management processes: requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, system integration, verification and validation, technology transition, decision analysis, technical planning, technical assessment, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, technical data management, and interface management. 

Plan and execute technical reviews and assessments according to entrance/exit criteria (e.g., System Requirements Review, design reviews, requirements compliance assessment).  Assure program meets statutory and regulatory guidance.

Review, develop, or edit program or technical documents (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan).

Participate in Corrective Action Boards, Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, Process Failure Modes, and Criticality Analysis.

Support Program Management Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews, and other product reviews as required.

Perform reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, and analyses and provide technical recommendations.

Support the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or weapon system improvements in existing technology resulting in enhanced capabilities and cost savings

Review and analyze proposals or modifications for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness. Provide findings to Program Manager and Lead Engineer

Analyze operational requirements and functional interactions within the system and with other systems, considering life cycle costs, logistics supportability, human factors, etc., to determine if the basic building blocks of the system are defined in sufficient detail to support a development program effort.

Provide program management support and test planning support for all integration activities.

Support drafting of contracts documents (e.g., SOWs CDRLs, DD254s). 

Track testing contracts status and program funding.

Support technical interchanges with Aircraft and Weapon Program Offices and vendors.

Assist Government Subject Matter Expert (SME) with current and historical data analysis.

Assist SME with system performance analysis for all platform inquiries.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Current/Ability to attain Secret clearance.

Experience with acquisition program management, development, integration, testing, and deployment of Armament Systems and their associated weapon interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements.

Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Travel is required (~25% per month).

Ability to rent/operate rental cars while on travel.

Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and is result oriented.

Desired Skills:

Air vehicles and aircraft systems experience with Air Force or Naval Air Systems Command flight program management, clearance and technical review processes.

Experience with the USN Developmental and Operational test and evaluation squadrons and associated test processes.

Experience with the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Armament Systems associated weapon data links to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements.

Assist Government Subject Matter Expert (SME) with current and historical data analysis.

Assist SME with system performance analysis for all platform inquiries.

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