Systems Engineer

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a Part-time, Senior Systems Engineer (FMS) to join our team in developing state-of-the art training systemat the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando, Fl. NAWCTSDis the Navys principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies. The Sr. System Engineer will provide engineering and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)acquisition support for training systems. The Senior System Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following requirements: **Essential Job Functions:** - Prepare and Analyze technical documentation and prepare technical design approaches for training system(s). - The technical design approach shall provide alternative design approaches that will include tradeoff analyses and identify technical risks. - Conducting NAWCTSD System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR). - Apply decision analysis techniques to ensure that the engineering approach is cost effective and satisfies the training objectives. - Upon determination of the proper engineering approach, prepare a technical description that includes a block diagram and math models. - Determine the degree of fidelity of the simulation necessary to maximize the transfer of training. - Conducting functional and physical configuration audits with established test procedures. - Monitor the configuration management of the training system. - Monitor and assess training system hardware and software development status and provide CSS in resolving related programmatic issues. - Evaluate technical proposals and work statements submitted by commercial Contractors or in-house resources. - Recommend the best technical approach submitted in response to the specification. - Clarify engineering design ambiguities, highlighting areas of design deficiency, and resolving conflicts in the proposed engineering technical approach. - Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the proposed training system. - Develop quantitative criteria and recommend tradeoffs regarding inputs received from supporting personnel concerning training system change(s). - Provide Contractor support to planners for budgeting and planning purposes. - Develop engineering specifications detailing: design, performance testing, and provisions for the acceptance of the engineering changes. - Integration of new and legacy training systems. - Analyze potential requirements for modifications on training systems in the operational phase of the training system life cycle. This involves extensive research and coordination, including direct contact with fleet activities, Government laboratories, and device/system users. - Develop engineering Specifications and other documents IAW NAWCTSD Orlando's policies and procedures on Technical Procurement Package Preparation and Processing. - Review training system Contractors design approach, criteria, and design reports. - Continuously assess training system Contractor performance and recommend appropriate action when Contractor delinquencies of deficiencies occur. - Recommend changes to the training systems contract based on revisions to military training characteristics, changes to performance characteristics, or for pre-planned product improvements. - Experience with Military or Navy Training platforms, **Travel Requirements:** - Up to 30% international travel is required. **Experience Requirements:** - At least ten (10) years of practical experience with systems engineering associated with modeling and simulation within the training and training systems domains. - **Desired**- At least five (5) years of acquisition experience, with three (3) years in a DOD program directly supporting Training and/or Training Systems Acquisition. - Broad knowledge of support engineering functions such as reliability, maintainability, EMI, logistics, program funding, st tistics, facilities, cost estimating, risk analysis/assessment and human factors. - Ability to work and coordinate with a variety of professional personnel associated with the assigned duties. - Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of non-engineering, non-scientific information in the form of federal Acquisition Regulations, Military Standards, Department of the Navy (DON)/DOD/NAVAIR policies, directives and instructions and ability to determine the applicability of these documents to assignments. - Ability to conduct necessary business with NAVAIR Orlando TSDs product user activities and sponsors. - Research and Development Experience - Experience with Navy aviation platforms and simulators desired. **Education Requirements:** - B.S. in Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial engineering or equivalent. **Security Requirements:** - U.S. Citizenship required. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. **About StraCon:** StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by Enhancing their Operational Capability. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to Make It Happen. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs. **StraCon is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer**