BATH IRON WORKS

A General Dynamics Company

Senior Engineer, Aviation

Detailed Description of Work:

Provide Aviation engineering support to the DDG 1000 Program

§ Apply extensive Air operational experience in the systems analysis area for DDG 1000

§ Work closely with the DDG 1000 Aviation IPT to assure aviation mission packages are effectively integrated into ship design

§ Develop Certification Requirements Document (CRD) for Aviation

§ Responsible for CDRL’s and actions related, but not limited to:

§ Aviation Systems Modeling and Simulation

§ Aviation Facilities Design and Certification plan

§ Aviation Safety and Firefighting plan

§ Aviation Communications plan

§ Aviation Combat Systems integration plan

§ Aviation Ordnance and Expendables allowance, storage, handling, safety, and shipboard interface

§ Dynamic Performance analysis

§ Derive ship requirements for conduct of aviation mission operations

§ Define ship operations required to conduct aviation mission operations

§ Establish performance requirements to support trade studies of alternative system configurations.

§ Analyze design to determine ship/aviation interface performance and requirements compliance

· Oversee subcontracts related to Aviation, including NAVAIR

Qualifications for Position:

· Bachelors degree in Engineering or technical degree required

· 5 - 10 years of collective experience in military aviation, to include;

· U.S. Navy Helicopter pilot, or flight experience, highly desired

· Experience performing helicopter missions from/to U.S. Navy combatant ships, ideally including deployments

· Solid understanding of integration issues and challenges facing system utilization (including combat systems) between the ship systems and embarked helicopters

· Experience overseeing Aviation Certification of U.S. Navy ships

· Experience and understanding of naval combatant operational missions

· Experience and knowledge of shipboard systems and procedures that support air operations

· Experience in developing and implementing systems engineering analysis, processes and procedures

· Strong communications skills required

· Strong project management skills, computer, oral, written, analytical and interpersonal skills, coupled with an ability to work in a multi-discipline team, or independently, as required

· Possess a SECRET clearance, or have the ability to readily obtain a clearance

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Please send resume and cover letter to employment@gdbiw.com referencing JPN1006 in the subject line.

Bath Iron Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer