Senior Engineer/Scientist – UAS Technical Data, Training Systems, and Advanced Engineering Services
Integral Federal, Inc.About the role
Overview
The Senior Engineer/Scientist will provide expert-level engineering and scientific support for the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) lifecycle, focusing on technical data management, training systems development, and advanced engineering services. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering, science, or a related discipline to ensure the effective design, development, sustainment, and operational readiness of UAS systems and their associated support structures. The Senior Engineer/Scientist will collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance mission capabilities and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Technical Data Management:
- Digital Enterprise Support: Manage Digital Enterprise product data and Digital Thread framework, including review and verification of Logistics Product Data and Digital System Models.
- Engineering Change Proposals: Analyze and assess Engineering Change Proposals, Modification Work Orders, and Requests for Waiver and Deviations to identify logistics impacts and lifecycle product support requirements.
- Technical Data Analysis: Evaluate raw engineering source data to develop practical procedures for inclusion in equipment publications, ensuring accuracy in maintenance tasks, troubleshooting data, and calibration requirements.
- Publication Development: Develop, revise, and maintain equipment publications, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, Operator Manuals, and Depot Maintenance Work Requirements.
- Data Rights Assessment: Provide recommendations to the Government on program data rights and integrated logistics support data deliverables from manufacturers.
Training Systems Development:
- Training Strategies: Develop cohesive strategies to train Warfighters to operate and maintain UAS systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Training Devices: Identify, plan, and resource Training Aides Devices Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) to sustain training systems at the lowest total ownership cost.
- Courseware Development: Create and maintain UAS operator and maintainer courseware, including Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Virtual Immersive Environment materials.
- Testing and Validation: Support Government acceptance testing, fielding, and New Equipment Training (NET) for TADSS, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with program requirements.
Advanced Engineering Services:
- Design and Development: Provide technical and engineering support for the design, development, evaluation, analysis, documentation, production, and sustainment of UAS systems, including associated supporting systems.
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance: Deliver engineering services to ensure cybersecurity and information assurance compliance for UAS systems.
- Aircraft Survivability: Provide engineering expertise in aircraft survivability and mission systems architecture.
- Sustaining Engineering: Participate in engineering reviews and design reviews, providing recommendations to resolve operational issues and influence required design changes.
Qualifications
Required:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 12 years of experience gained after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
- Expertise in technical data management, training systems development, and advanced engineering services for complex systems.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in engineering tools, data management systems, and simulation software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Security Clearance:
- Active SECRET clearance required.
Work Location:
- Primary: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
- Secondary: Authorized virtual work location per customer Telework Policy. Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required at other locations.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
- Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Army regu
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