Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Computer Science – Safety Engineer to support the Weapons Systems Development Division in assessing, testing, and qualification of in ordnance, weapons systems, and related systems for the Divisions System Safety Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, IN.
This opportunity provides you with room to bring current skill and expertise, then leverage the opportunity to develop and achieve success. Collaborating with other professionals to solve challenging problems and participate in the development, prototyping, testing, and fielding of sound solutions for the Nation's security and supporting our frontline warfighters. The selected individual will operate in the capacity of service responsible for assisting the government customer team in contributing to various projects and tasks. All while having the opportunity to build and maintain strategic relationships with various customers, sponsors, and related industry partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Support customers and sponsoring organizations in reviewing, testing, and documenting qualification and fielding requirements to present to the Navy's Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WESRB). Continuously ensuring system assessment, test planning and execution, data reporting, of systems being qualified are accurately prepared and documented for the customers' mission success.
The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, leveraging their skills in computer and software engineering. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conducting research and reviews to understand software and hardware qualification requirements, and developing the necessary documentation to support unmanned, autonomous, and operator-involved weapon system risk management, safety processes, and qualification.
Perform detailed analysis of assigned ordnance or weapon system-related subsystems using established techniques.
Establishing Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) through the development of test plans and procedures to gather data needed for WSESRB approval of ordnance or weapon systems.
Tasks may also include analyzing systems, developing test plans, coordinating tests with other organizations, executing tests, acquiring and recording data, writing reports, and formally presenting data.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Computer or Electrical Engineering, and zero (0) years or more of related experience.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and an unrelenting desire to learn and improve. Capable in assessing project issues and helping to develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Self-Starter capable of contributing both individually and with others in a collaborative team. With a demonstrated ability to work in a high-paced environment, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and convey technical information effectively to a variety of audiences in oral or written formats.
Strong understanding of computer networks and systems, including microcontroller programing experience, and familiarity with networking and radio system protocols.
Basic Knowledge of reading and understanding complex electrical schematics
Knowledge of complex mesh networks, advanced networks, wireless and radio (RF) communication, robotics, radio-controlled technology, and microcontrollers.
Proficient in Python, C/C++, Java, and other coding languages
Ability to meet physical health, personal responsibility, and safety requirements to obtain and maintain an explosive certification.
Must be proficient with computers and have experience with Microsoft suite of software tools (Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
Interim secret clearance with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
Candidate must be a US citizen
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Ordnance System Safety and Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB) processes and procedures.
Experience in circuit development, embedded systems development; including firmware architecture, initial development, testing, and debugging, as well as maturing codebases to a production-ready level.
Experience in rapidly developed and safety critical systems.
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