Lead Engineer for Hardware Development (610151)

Progeny Systems LLC , a General Dynamics Mission Systems company is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients.

We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; biometrics; knowledge management; undersea vehicles; open architecture; electromagnetic maneuver warfare; electronics packaging; and image/video processing/analysis.

Progeny Systems has a proven track record of transitioning numerous SBIR contract awards into full-scale production and has also successfully competed with large defense corporations.  Progeny System's ability to leverage flexibility, rapid turnaround, customer responsiveness, and encourage an environment for experimental research has been critical to our success in developing, producing and supporting numerous mission critical national defense systems.

We are seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to join the team responsible for the design, development, production, integration, and life cycle support of the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator (MTWS) systems onboard U.S. Navy (USN) and foreign Navy submarines. The CWL provides power, data conversion, and interfaces to fielded weapons and controls the launch of payloads from submarine Vertical and Horizontal Launching Systems. The MTWS provides weapon simulation capability for the USN and foreign submarine horizontal weapon control systems. The development team works with the Navy, internal production staff, and representatives from other companies that provide companion systems and services to ensure systems meet all requirements, are delivered on time and are robust, high reliability and provide the warfighter with the best tools and technology to achieve maritime superiority.

Duties and Responsibilities 

·        Leads Hardware requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, system integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition of the system, subsystem, or system elements with little or no supervision

·        Coordinate all activities across multiple engineering disciplines relating to design, procurement, and production of Engineering Development Model (EDM) systems

·        Develop and brief formal technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to get approval of designs and development plans from Program Management and the Navy customer team

·        Review and provide feedback of all lower-level technical data produced by the program

·        Interact with customers at technical levels

·        Leads technical planning, cost and risk analysis, and manufacturability/supportability analyses for subsystems and system elements

·        Develop schedules and budgets for new opportunities as well as owning and executing against defined funding profiles and timelines

·        Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/GFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

·        Frequent contacts with all levels across the design team and program management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Sound understanding and ability to architect highly custom military electronic and mechanical designs, development, and testing processes

·        Collaborates with software engineers and other program technical SME in design and testing of computer/electrical hardware, circuits, and related components

·        Ability to rapidly adapt to handling technical issues found in system integration labs, production facilities and fielded environments including customer labs and onboard Navy platforms

·        Ability to lead and promote career development of a strong team of hardware designers including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, firmware developers and manufacturing and test engineers

·        Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to be proactive in forming good working relationships with all team members

·        Travel is required as part of this position, but not on a regular basis

Education/Experience

·        BS in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

·        15 years of technical experience working in one of these disciplines

·        5+ years of Submarine Combat System or Weapon System experience a plus

·        5+ years of overseeing a technical hardware design team a plus

Security Clearance

This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Physical and Mental Requirements for all positions: 
• Prolonged stationary periods at a desk
• General ability to operate computer and other productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds at times 
• Effectively communicate with others
• Ability to stay focused and provide attention to detail. 
• Ability to think analytically and apply problem solving skills to scenarios throughout the course of the workday

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact our recruiting department at hr@progeny.net or call 703.368.6107. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

 

Benefits:

To learn more about the Benefits offered by Progeny Systems, including a minimum $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires, please visit our website at http://www.progeny.net/careers.

About Progeny Systems

Progeny Systems LLC , a General Dynamics Mission Systems company is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients.

We are a technology leader in numerous areas including: technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; biometrics; knowledge management; undersea vehicles; open architecture; electromagnetic maneuver warfare; electronics packaging; and image/video processing/analysis.

Progeny System's ability to leverage flexibility, rapid turnaround, customer responsiveness, and encourage an environment for experimental research has been critical to our success in developing, producing and supporting numerous mission critical national defense systems.

Progeny has provided highly complex products/programs to the United States Government in collaboration with the following agencies, among others:

-       United States Navy

-       United States Air Force

-       United States Army         

-       Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

-       National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)

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Last updated on Oct 26, 2023