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The primary role for this candidate will be the technical lead for the Class 3 & PPE Ground Support Equipment for our Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. The individual will report through the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Department.
In this role, the engineer will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of Class 3 & PPE equipment that interfaces with the Class 1, Class 2, SME & STE equipment as well as the facility buildings. In addition, the candidate will be supporting both Modernization & Sustainment scope. The candidate will be required to interface with teams that support both the Internal & External Customers. The candidate will manage and complete individual design projects while ensuring completness using the proper technical pedigree. The candidate will be expected to focus primarily on Modernization scope and aiding the CPE/Lead in prioritizing the tasks to ensure the appropriate support for program success. This may include (not limited to) managing the cost model, reviewing equipment complexity, providing impact assessments and working with the Project Manager & CPE during the proposal phases. Needs to have 5 years of professional Engineering experince.
The individual will have the opportunity to work with direct leadership, FBM technical leadership, suppliers, the field teams at the Customer facilities, Internal support teams, the External Customers, etc.
The candidate will collaborate accross FBM Hardware Leads and support teams to ensure requirements are adhered to and projects are successful. In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to identify efficiencies and drive process/communication improvements to advance the FBM program in alignment with the Digital Transformation Initiatives.
Travel will be required to support vendor visits, Customer facility visits or training.
The candidate may be called on to support tasks outside of Class 3/PPE as required for FBM MGSE program success.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position
Mechanical Engineer Senior description are researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
