Support Equipment & Government Furnished Equipment Lead

• →Serve as the lead engineer to manage design, modification, procurement, and activation of missile subsystem Support Equipment (SE).
• →Serve as the lead engineer to manage design, modifications, procurement and delivery of missile subsystem simulators for weapon system development and system-level test & certification.
• →Work collaboratively with other branches to define and plan for SE and Simulator deliveries to support training, activation, and integration testing.
• →Work collaboratively with missile section engineers and contracts and finance lead to estimate, fund, schedule, and manage delivery of SE and Simulators.
• →Develop requirements, tasking, and plans, and manage execution with the prime contractor (RTX) to deliver support equipment on schedule.
• →Develop requirements, tasking, and plans, and manage execution with the AURES / AURS provider (NUWC) to deliver simulators on schedule
• →Support system-level testing activities at prime contractor and Navy facilities
• →Support SE installation, training, and facility activation at the Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWF).
• →Support development, updates, and management if integrated schedules and risk management and mitigation activities related to missile SE and test.
• →Mentor peers, support personnel, and junior staff on the purpose, requirements, usage, and capabilities of missile SE and Simulator suite.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• →Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• →Minimum 7 years of experience in defense system engineering with 2 years in technical leadership role on an MDAP.
• →Knowledge of and experience with Missile or Ordnance handling equipment
• →Knowledge of missile or weapon system simulators for system test
• →Knowledge of the DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02.
• →Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification.
• →Strong communication skills and ability to interface with OSD, Service PAEs, and FFRDC stakeholders.
• →Active or recently adjudicated Top Secret clearance.

⭐Bonus Points

• →Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• →DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• →INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification.
• →Knowledge of OPNAVINST 3600.3C, Policy for the material and tactical certification of cruise missile capable surface ships and submarines.
• →Knowledge of NAVSEA OP 2173, Handling Equipment for Weapons and Explosives
• →Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs.

This position requires regular interaction with senior DoW, FFRDC, and industry leadership. Travel (~50%) to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government labs is required to support technical and programmatic reviews, integration events, and milestone readiness assessments.