SSDS Senior Systems Engineer

• Provide inputs on SSDS software development plans fielding plans modernization schedules and risk and opportunity boards.
• Track and provide inputs for Combat System Certification Panels for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships for Baselines 5 6 9 10 12 and containerized/virtualized tactical software baselines.
• Integrate and validate interfaces between the SSDS combat system network and a diverse array of hardware including radars sensors navigation systems NATO missile systems tracking illuminators RAM CIWS and gun weapon systems.
• Analyze and apply shipboard operator doctrine to optimize the fire control loop ensuring seamless detect-to-engage sequencing.
• Evaluate weapon specifications and top-level combat system requirements to ensure all sensors and weapon systems meet rigorous Navy performance standards.
• Execute SSDS software engineering updates and configuration changes within an Agile-Scrum framework managing focus releases and capability packages for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships.

• Prior US Navy and Ship Self Defense System on the job experience in combat systems areas of expertise.
• Have understanding and experience with radars sensors navigation NATO missile systems tracking illuminators rolling airframe missile systems close-in weapon systems and gun weapon systems training systems and their associated interfaces to and from the combat system network for SSDS software baselines
• Understanding of shipboard operator doctrine management and the fire control loop system for detect-to-engage sequencing.
• Understanding of Weapon Specifications for radar sensors weapons and combat system top level requirements.
• Understanding of SSDS software engineering updates configuration updates focus releases and the agile-scrum software development process for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships with capability packages.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active Security Clearance

• Degree in Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering or similar degree
• Project management skills background in technical writing experience in developing potential solution matrices to complex CS issues with associated risk analysis and skill with the Microsoft Office Suite MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.

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