Diver Systems Technical Project Manager

Job Posting Title:

Diver Systems Technical Project Manager

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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

Technical project manager of diver systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentations and systems engineering artifacts

• Project coordination with sponsors and development staff.

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets

• Plan and execute development, evaluation, and testing activities

• Develop system concepts and proposals

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

• Six years or more experience in engineering or software development or technical military applications.

• Three years of experience in project or program management with one year in a supervisory capacity.

• Significant military or technical diving knowledge and a deep understanding of Navy diving protocols. 

• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills. 

• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and 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. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen is required. 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. 

• Experience developing proposals and getting projects funded. 

• 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. 

• Mechanical engineering experience and knowledge. 

• Recent or immediate eligibility fo