Chief Engineer - Multi-source Data Collection and Distribution

Overview

Lynker is seeking a sharp Chief Engineer who will oversee the modernization off an Acquisition Control Unit (ACU) and Data Collection Package (DCP), which are the processing and dissemination sub-systems for a weather data collection system, with multiple sensors to read pressure, humidity, wind speed, etc, and several different locations.  The Chief Engineer on the ACU/DCP Upgrade Project would have a critical technical leadership role, ensuring engineering excellence, system integration, and compliance with modernization standards. Their responsibilities would span technical oversight, design validation, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure project success. The Chief Engineer provides strong technical leadership while overseeing documentation, testing, risk mitigation, and field support.  This role is contingent on contract award, and a final offer will be issued upon award.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Chief Engineer will include the following:

Technical Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the technical authority for system upgrades, integrations, and engineering decisions.
• Ensure alignment with Multi-Agency modernization goals and federal compliance requirements.
• Lead the design, validation, and implementation of system solutions.
• Review cloud architecture for alignment with modernization and security requirements.

Engineering Design, Integration & Documentation

• Assist the government in the design, development, and integration of ACU/DCP components.
• Manage compatibility between hardware, software, and existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management to ensure proper documentation of the project with drawings and data.
• Create a Site Technical Manual to ensure comprehensive reference materials.
• Develop modification and maintenance notes for system sustainment.
• Document Network & Communication solutions, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Create new operational SOPs for field implementation.

Testing Support & Risk Management

• Provide engineering assistance to the testing team as needed.
• Oversee System Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E).
• Ensure test plans meet project specifications and operational requirements.
• Identify technical risks related to system deployment and develop mitigation strategies.
• Update the program’s risk register in SmartSheet, ensuring proactive risk handling.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Provide technical guidance to vendors.
• Work closely with the Government PM, Program Managers, and Engineers to align technical objectives.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to address engineering challenges.

Training, Logistics & Field Support

• Oversee logistics adoption to ensure smooth deployment of technical solutions.
• Audit training materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Provide technical support to the field, assisting personnel with troubleshooting and implementation.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct engineering analysis and documentation review to provide Quality Assurance for lower engineering resources.
• Ensure all technical documentation, reports, and system specifications are accurate and up to date.
• Validate that designs and implementations comply with modernization standards, data security, and federal regulations.
• Contribute to formal briefings and reports on engineering progress and system status.

Qualifications

The Chief Engineer selected should have the following:

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering.
• A strong understanding of data collection and dissemination systems involving several sources and locations.
• A strong understanding of weather related sensors and meteorology is preferred, but not required.

 

 

About Lynker

 

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

 

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