Support Equipment Engineer

💼What You'll Do

• Serve as the lead engineer to manage design, modification, procurement, and activation of missile subsystem Support Equipment (SE).
• Serve as the lead engineer to manage design, modifications, procurement and delivery of missile subsystem simulators for weapon system development and system-level test & certification.
• Work collaboratively with other branches to define and plan for SE and Simulator deliveries to support training, activation, and integration testing.
• Work collaboratively with missile section engineers and contracts and finance lead to estimate, fund, schedule, and manage delivery of SE and Simulators.
• Develop requirements, tasking, and plans, and manage execution with the prime contractor (RTX) to deliver support equipment on schedule.
• Develop requirements, tasking, and plans, and manage execution with the AURES / AURS provider (NUWC) to deliver simulators on schedule
• Support system-level testing activities at prime contractor and Navy facilities
• Support SE installation, training, and facility activation at the Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWF).
• Support development, updates, and management if integrated schedules and risk management and mitigation activities related to missile SE and test.
• Mentor peers, support personnel, and junior staff on the purpose, requirements, usage, and capabilities of missile SE and Simulator suite.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in defense system engineering with 2 years in technical leadership role on an MDAP.
• Knowledge of and experience with Missile or Ordnance handling equipment
• Knowledge of missile or weapon system simulators for system test
• Knowledge of the DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02.
• Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with OSD, Service PAEs, and FFRDC stakeholders.
• Active or recently adjudicated Top Secret clearance.

⭐Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification.
• Knowledge of OPNAVINST 3600.3C, Policy for the material and tactical certification of cruise missile capable surface ships and submarines.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA OP 2173, Handling Equipment for Weapons and Explosives
• Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs.

Additional Information:

This position requires regular interaction with senior DoW, FFRDC, and industry leadership. Travel (~50%) to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government labs is required to support technical and programmatic reviews, integration events, and milestone readiness assessments.