Combat Systems Engineer

SUMMARY:

The Combat System Engineer will be the primary engineer for the combat systems efforts associated with the concept design group, research activities and special projects associated with the current ship classes under construction. Specifically, this positions will:

• Concept Design
• Work collaboratively with the Naval Design group to develop Combat Systems through development of design, arrangements, and integration all the way through specification development and bid support
• Develop and support relationships with vendors in support of these efforts
• Research Activities
• Working closely with the University/Research Institute Project Manager to support activities in research
• Cultivate and support relationships with Gov't Entities (such as ONR, DARPA, etc.), Universities and Research Partners in the area of C5ISR and Combat Systems
• Special Projects with Current Classes
• Support ship classes (LCS, MMSC and FFG) in any related studies

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing and managing a group of engineers and designers to support the Combat Systems efforts of the Naval Design group
• Planning and scheduling work associated with these efforts
• Build relationships and coordinate with research partners, including universities and labs
• Identify opportunities to attain externally funded research in the area of expertise
• Proposal development support for ship designs, R&D, etc., in support of business development efforts and customer requests
• Requires frequent travel to support the shipyard teams, research partners such as labs and universities etc.
• Work closely with the Advanced Naval Systems Technical Leader/Team (responsible for the payload of the ship), as well as the core engineering teams at FMM, FAM, FBS

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 8 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.
• Marine and shipbuilding experience is required.

SKILLS:

• Past experience successfully leading engineering teams
• Experience with concept and functional ship design
• Experience in a research and development environment
• Must have a working knowledge of standard shipbuilding rules and regulations, as well as the associated regulatory agencies and the review & approval process.
• Must have current computer skills relevant to the field of competence
• Must have ability to work within schedule and budget restraints
• Ability to approach challenging problems with creative solutions
• Must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily

View full job description at www.webuildships.com requisition 2362

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.