System Engineer/PM - MAV

This position requires the tracking and management of Government Furnished Material (GFM) deliveries from separate contracts to ensure the production contractor has all necessary assets. The role involves cross-referencing CDRL data submissions and maintaining the Vantage database with updated delivery dates. A key responsibility is to analyze GFM deliveries and obsolete parts from production vehicles to inform higher echelons of any concerns or future impacts. The position also supports the contract setup process to fund and procure GFM or obsolete components. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for providing briefing materials upon request to support work analyses and giving updates during A4 production meetings.

The candidate will be responsible for coordination of GFE stock and material transfers to ensure engineering and production maintain schedules.

The individual will assess risk and propose mitigation steps to the PMO and Engineering leadership. The individual should be able to develop briefs and white papers summarizing the risks and impacts to engineering or production.

The candidate will support PM activities such as PMRs and major milestone reviews.

The candidate should be able to prepare information papers for the projects assigned in order to keep the PMO and engineering leadership updated on the status on critical projects, respond to questions, and prepare them for meetings with the TRADOC, DA and Industry.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead a combined project team of government and contract employees located in many different locations to support PM mission.

Provide electrical, mechanical and software expertise regarding GFE support to Combat Vehicle systems planning, design, development, and execution.

Work in a team environment with our Army customer and DCS Engineers.

Coordinate with government personnel to plan, coordinate and execute MRP.

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve problems encountered with vehicle level issues in that could include electrical or mechanical systems.

Conduct system engineering tasks to include risk management, data management, and trade study analysis.

Conduct Project Management tasks including WBS Development, IMP, IMS and cost analysis.

Develop Subject Matter Expertise on a variety of combat vehicle subsystems.

Required Skills:

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

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15 years of experience. 

Familiar with embedded systems.

Experience in vehicle software integration onto a vehicle.

Familiar with Systems Engineering and DoD Acquisition processes.

Familiar with systems/subsystems for Ground Combat Vehicles.

Ability to travel to various customer and contractor facilities and test centers (10% Travel).

Desired Skills:

Experience with US Army Ground Combat Vehicle System Electronics Hardware and Software. Experience in vehicle software at a platform level.

Job Requirements: