Senior Range Threat Engineer

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25 countries around the world.

The Senior Range Threat Engineer will provide knowledge and experience in the design, operation, and sustainment of test and training range systems and components managed by the AFLCMC/HBZC Range Systems Branch at Hill AFB Utah. This knowledge and experience will be used to execute tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle from requirements analysis through disposal of a system. In parallel, performance will include support to the missions of international range systems sales agreements and foreign military sales, which will require knowledge of range systems sustainment peculiarities in relation to foreign nation fielding and operations capabilities.

Tasks:
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 and validation, transition, decision analysis, requirements management, risk management, interface management, and configuration management. This will include; the development and preparation of all engineering and technical documentation that is an inherent part of the activities listed above (e.g. SEP), systems review and analysis with written reporting, briefing, and artifact development as required for all of the technical specialty areas defined in this section; 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.

Facilitate the transfer of information, lessons learned and best practices across all customers and contractors serviced under this task order (given the constraints of proprietary rights)

Demonstrate multidisciplinary teamwork whereby all appropriate technical disciplines are applied to satisfy identified needs

Conduct systems architectural analyses to include system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment

Produce architectures which assess 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

Assist in project workload development

Compare the ability of existing and/or derivative existing systems to meet mission needs/requirements

Detail the operational requirements and the functional interactions within the system and with other systems, considering life cycle costs, logistics supportability, human factors, et al, to determine if the basic building blocks of the system are defined in sufficient detail to support a development program effort

efine technical performance/high risk tasks which will be important to measure and control during the course of a development effort

Plan the integration of existing technology into appropriate engineering

Plan and execute various forms of technology transfer projects, including Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRDAs), license and/or patent agreements, testing agreements and technical consulting

Assess mission needs and current combat training range capabilities and deficiencies to determine relative importance and potential pay-off of current and proposed statements of technology need

Identify potentially high payoff and technology-deficient areas to emphasize the more important technology developments for potential contribution to future combat training range capabilities

Conduct AoA for range systems as required. This task is in support of the acquisition and sustainment process in compliance with DoD Directive 5000.1, DoD Instruction 5000.2 and Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Cost Assessment and Program 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.

Translate DoD user requirements into system requirements for designing, developing, testing and evaluating systems and subsystems

Maintain the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements).

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 range system development and acquisition to include but not be limited to system and component performance, engineering trade-offs, system effectiveness and logistics.

Conduct “make or buy” analyses for systems, subsystems and components of principal, support and test equipment

Develop monitor, evaluate, and execute systems test plans (such as test and evaluation master plan) and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem and component testing.

Conduct analyses of industrial base capabilities and capacities for support of munitions system development and acquisition

Conduct and evaluate time and engineering cost estimates in support of research, development, test, training and acquisition of related systems

Perform engineering tasks concerned with definition of range systems requirements and performance. 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.

Prepare and review program peculiar specifications for items, processes and materials

Apply skills and knowledge of drafting specifications and regulations to review, evaluate and monitor acquisition Contractor drawings for completeness, currency, technical accuracy and conformance to requirements, specifications, regulations and quality control

Perform source selection tasks, to include but not limited to, recommending evaluation areas, factors, subfactors, elements and criteria; developing and administering source selection documentation; developing, reviewing and finalizing reports, summaries, memorandums and briefings necessary to the source selection process; conducting proposal evaluation in a non-decision making role as an advisor (not an evaluator); analyzing and reviewing proposals; 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 & AF Sup 1, and recommend and prepare changes

Provide engineering efforts on systems, products, or materials required to resolve technical or supportability deficiencies revealed in system testing, sustainment, maintenance, and operation.

Apply Integrated Life Cycle Management Analysis and diversified professional engineering concepts, theories, and practices to achieve objectives by adapting and applying methods and techniques of related scientific disciplines.

Provide direct support to various IPTs to perform engineering trade studies, requirements analysis, root cause analysis, design trade studies, evaluate the application of emerging technologies; and otherwise support, refine, improve, and document applied systems engineering principles/processes as they are applied in support of the Branch.

Support integrated logistics support efforts, provisioning and source coding, maintenance data collection, technical order management, configuration management, analysis of AFTO Form 22s, preparation of AFTO Form 252s, evaluation of quality deficiency reports, and/or identification of alternate sources of supply for diminishing manufacturing/materiel sources preferred

Qualifications

Specialized Knowledge, Experience, Tasks or Qualifications Required

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ABET Bachelor of Science or at least 10 years of demonstrate able experience within the requested specialty

Specific programs may require knowledge of and experience with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, training, and development of tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Knowledge of and experience with Range Infrastructure architectures and systems

Knowledge and Experience Required

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Position will provide experienced engineering and technical resources with range systems background or related experience with radar and/or other electronics systems.

Position may require an elevated US Government security clearance. Government PM’s will coordinate with Unit COR’s who will maintain and pass consolidated security requirements for all personnel to contractor PM as required.

Essential Functions:
Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require filing, typing, and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, included but not limited to: bending, reaching, turning and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required.

Work Environment

Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates. Needs to be able to work well with co-workers, customer, and all levels of management. No hazards on job or unusual environmental conditions. Work site is located in Hill AFB, UT.

Equipment and Machines

Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work related tools as required.

Attendance

Regular hours will be between Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important, but not critical, except for deadlines and meetings. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.

Other Essential Duties

Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion. Must favorably pass a National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks (NACLC), as well as obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

The Jacobs System Lifecycle Group (SLG) enables the success of Department of Defense (DOD) and other Governmental organizations by providing unmatched systems life-cycle solutions. As a partner to our clients, we focus on innovative and cutting edge solutions that drive value. We take pride in sustaining a strong culture by remaining true to our Core Values: Profitable Growth is an Imperative, People are the heart of our business, Clients are our valued partners, and Performance excellence is our commitment. Jacobs offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally with the advantages of strong leadership, competitive compensation and rewarding career paths. Come join the team whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations.

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