Credence · 2 days ago
Acquisition Program Engineer, Senior
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCredence is a technology-driven company supporting mission-critical needs for defense and health federal organizations. They are seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer to support the Disruptive Futures Division in defining armament concepts and capabilities through engineering and technical activities during the acquisition process.
GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct and support all engineering and technical activities required during the material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and support phases of the systems acquisition process to include the following: requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification/validation (V/V), transition, decision analysis, requirements management, risk management, interface management, and configuration management. This includes; the development and preparation of all engineering and technical documentation that is an inherent part of the activities listed above (e.g. Systems Engineering Plan), systems review and analysis with written reporting, briefing, and artifact development as required for all of the technical specialty areas defined in this section; technical reviews, audits, and system engineering technical reviews and the planning and execution of all necessary technical reviews, assessments, and interchange meetings (e.g. Critical Design Review, Manufacturing Readiness Assessment, Reliability Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) and associated artifacts (e.g. Critical Design Review entry and exit criteria)
Implement robust processes to address the life-cycle requirements of each product support area
Produce architecture which assesses the users' needs, document the planned and existing systems intended to meet the needs, determine deficiencies, develop alternative solutions, recommend solutions to meet the deficiencies, and support development of a plan to implement the chosen solution
Provide developmental planning support in evaluation of the military mission to be accomplished and related requirements documentation
Compare the ability of existing and/or derivative existing systems to meet mission needs/requirements
Advise and assist with detailing the operational requirements and the functional interactions within the system and with other systems, considering life cycle costs, logistics supportability, human factors, etc., to determine if the basic building blocks of the system are defined in sufficient detail to support a development program effort
Plan the integration of existing engineering technology into systems
Translate DoD user requirements into system requirements for designing, developing, testing, and evaluating systems and subsystems
Perform reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, and analyses and provide technical recommendations to the Government
Review and analyze proposals or modifications for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness
Provide engineering analysis of system training, training equipment and simulator requirements; prepare technical documentation; and provide engineering evaluation of equipment and simulator designs
Conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability and maintainability, risk, and scheduling trade-off studies
Conduct simulation studies to evaluate all aspects of armament system development and acquisition, including but not limited to, system and component performance, engineering trade-offs, system effectiveness and logistics
Conduct or buy analyses for systems, subsystems and components of principal, support, and test equipment
Conduct and evaluate time and engineering cost estimates in support of research, development, test, training, and acquisition of armament related systems
Advise and assist with weapon system contractor-related source selection tasks, to include but not limited to, recommending evaluation areas, factors, sub-factors, elements and criteria; developing and administering source selection documentation; developing, reviewing and finalizing reports, summaries, memorandums and briefings necessary to the source selection process; analyzing and reviewing proposals in a non-decision making role as an advisor (not an evaluator); and preparing responses to the proposals
Develop, prepare, review, and integrate selected milestone review documentation, periodic reports, and certifications as identified in DoDI 5000.02 and AF Supplement 1, and recommend and prepare changes
Develop munition or subsystem proposal technical trade studies and other documentation for integration, upgrade, and modification efforts, to include aircraft integration
Provide independent analysis of system readiness for production and risk management
Provide FMS case management support
Conduct reviews on armament programs portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved IAW approved specifications; perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved IAW program specifications; prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics
Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective actions using application of engineering principles; perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures
Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule; provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs
Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness; provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing: Initial Capabilities Documents; CDDs; CPDs; AoAs; Military Utility Assessments (MUAs); CONOPS; Technology Development Strategies; Functional Configuration Audits/Physical Configuration Audits (FCAs/PCAs), and; Technology Standards Profiles
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a top-secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility is required
PhD (Doctorate) degree in a related field and at least five (5) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed
Or a master's degree in a related field and at least fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed
Or bachelor's degree in a related field and twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed
Shall perform work that applies to theoretical and practical knowledge of weapon systems engineering in the DoD acquisition process
Apply skills and knowledge of drafting and Government drafting specifications and regulations to review, evaluate and monitor weapon system prime contractor and supplier drawings for completeness, currency, technical accuracy and conformance to requirements, specifications, regulations, and quality control
Develop and utilize analytical and simulation analysis techniques to optimize system performance and/or system effectiveness; establish system sensitivities, define system parameters, evaluate hardware, and validate flight test results in terms of overall system relationships and applications
Support AoAs for aircraft, Cruise missile and weapon systems, in compliance with applicable criteria of DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02 and Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Program Analysis and Evaluation) guidelines. All models, tools, and methodology used for the analysis will be Government approved and not Contractor proprietary. Requirements include best case analysis, which would support mission needs analysis and AoA, comparative analysis, excursions analysis, sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis
Perform engineering tasks concerned with definition of advanced aircraft, Cruise missile, weapon systems, munitions systems, and range systems requirements and performance
Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product)
Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering weapon systems
Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight; provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Company
Credence
Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sid Chowdhary
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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