OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of a new engineering and design organization that will be remotely supporting the SSNA design program at BAE Systems (UK) from Groton, CT. Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding will provide the US industry support (USIS) for AUKUS.
The USIS effort will employ a novel construct, where Electric Boat personnel will support BAE’s integrated delivery teams that are responsible for the delivery of the SSN AUKUS design program. The USIS construct includes the following:
- The Electric Boat USIS team will be co-located in a dedicated facility for AUKUS
- BAE’s unclassified network will be extended to the US Shipbuilders to enable the USIS effort
- Electric Boat will support the overall SSNA design by reviewing products, developing and reviewing calculations, completing engineering analyses, etc. to drive SSNA design maturity early
- Daily and weekly standup meetings between Electric Boat and BAE
This new position is for an Engineering Supervisor within the D440 SSN Payload Launch Control department supporting the SSN-AUKUS (SSNA) Ocean Interfaces Team, responsible for the supervision of a multi-disciplinary team assigned to a wide range of engineering tasks related to the design of the control system for the Vertical Delivery Tubes for SSNA as well as payload integration efforts. The team will primarily be comprised of electrical, computer and system engineers. The team is responsible for the delivery of the design and material associated with the VDT Control System, with potential synergies to the CFE VIRGINIA Payload Support Electronics System, to enable the systems to be built, commissioned, operated and maintained through its service life. These mission and safety critical embedded closed loop control systems with high I/O have stringent safety and security requirements, in addition to requiring high reliability, availability, maintainability and usability. Successful development and qualification of these complex systems are achieved through leveraging CMMI and systems engineering principles. The team is also responsible for ensuring that the work delivered by the individual delivery work streams results in a mature, balanced platform design in line with the design principles to achieve agreed performance requirements.
Join our international program and play a pivotal role in the AUKUS Program here at Electric Boat. The ideal candidate is well organized, an excellent communicator, thinks strategically while also being able to tactically address issues professionally. The selected candidate is a self-starter, bringing new and innovative ideas to the AUKUS Program.
Responsibilities:
As the supervisor of this group, your responsibilities in support of leading your team will include:
- Assigning work
- Providing guidance and direction
- Delivering results in safety, technical quality, cost and schedule performance
- Approving / reviewing engineering documentation prior to export
- Frequently interfacing with US and foreign customers, building strong, credible relationships that are essential to our success.
- Closely coordinate our work for the UK with the UK engineering manager and chair daily stand-up meetings between Electric Boat and BAE Systems.
- Direct the completion of program milestones and brief senior leadership and international partners on program status, staffing, and budgets.
- Support the coordination of domestic and international travel for EB Subject Matter Experts and visits from foreign nationals to our facilities and vendors.
- Ensure adherence to import/export regulations (ITAR) and program-specific policies, safeguarding the integrity of our international partnerships.
- Work closely with Program Office, EB Legal, Security, Contracts, and Finance teams to drive resolution of any issues to enable efficient USIS execution.
- Supporting employee professional development and preservation of critical technical skills and knowledge
- Fostering a collaborative, hands-on, proactive, and technically rigorous approach to engineering and problem solving in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment
- Supporting work outside of normal working hours, as required, to support SSNA Program objectives
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 5 or more years of engineering experience
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
Preferred:
- Master of Science in Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering degree
- Submarine design & engineering, operations or construction support experience
- Previous experience or familiarity with import/export controls and international defense programs
- Current active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with EB design tools and processes associated with Cabling Diagrams, Electrical Assembly and Detail Drawings, Vendor Drawings, Integrated Logistics Products, and Shipyard Test Procedures
- Knowledge of US Navy Combat and Payload Systems
- Experience with CMMI and Systems Engineering Principles
Skills
Program and Project Management
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop effective proactive solutions
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and contributing to overarching program goals.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- High-level of attention to detail in documentation and processes to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills; team building skills; the ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders, customers, and international partners
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in an international context
Autonomy and Adaptability
- Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with new and evolving challenges every day
- A self-starter mentality with the capacity to workindependently while also contributing effectively within a multi-discipline teamenvironment
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal teams and external partners
- Mentoring and developing others
