Diver Systems Engineering Scientist

Job Posting Title:

Diver Systems Engineering Scientist

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Develop and support project-related diver systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Development of project concepts and project-related technical documentation

• Development, testing, and evaluation of systems   

• Manage, track, maintain, and support project equipment

• Support training activities for diver systems

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree

• Three years of experience in a technical work environment or post-bachelor’s degree military experience. 

• Significant military diving experience and a deep understanding of Navy diving protocols.  

• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills. 

• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.  

• Proficient in use of computer systems. 

• Must be mechanically inclined, skilled in the use of basic tools, and have basic electrical skills.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree or MBA. 

• Experience in Naval Special Warfare or similar specialized Navy diving experience. 

• Experience and/or in-depth knowledge with as many of the following types of diving related topics: Diver Propulsion Devices / Vehicles, SEAL Delivery Vehicle experience, submarine lock-out procedures, closed-circuit diving and/or Rebreathers, night diving / low-visibility diving, decompression or saturation diving, mixed gas or NITROX diving, surface-supplied diving, CPR, O2 provider, diver emergency management, use of underwater tools and equipment (including lift bags and underwater rigging), underwater photo documentation, or underwater communications. 

• Experience maintaining, servicing, or supporting diving or expeditionary systems and equipment. 

• Experience in systems engineering. 

• Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management. 

• Understanding of software engineering processes and standards. 

• Experience in field testing or acting as a test director. 

• Experience with top-down design of systems. 

• Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing. 

• Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards. 

• Demonstrated knowledge in as many as possible of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real-time and concurrent systems, and web services.

• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing. 

• Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment. 

• Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information. 

• Experience training Navy divers.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.