Geophysical Engineer - Melbourne, FL
Kegman Inc. is a Women Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Melbourne, FL and provides engineering and technical support services to U.S. Government clients. We are seeking a Geophysical Engineer to join the team supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, Florida.
NOTE: This is not a remote/telework job.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Kegman’s engineer will provide multi-discipline engineering support to AFTAC’s global subsurface mission employing unattended sensor systems (seismic, infrasonic, and hydroacoustic) and supporting infrastructure (power, grounding, communication networks). This position will support three primary areas: Operations and Sustainment Engineering Services, Engineering & Technical Support Services, and Integration & Installation Support Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret system level engineering requirements to establish sensor and infrastructure designs, specifications, qualification test plans and procedures, and verification documentation.
- Evaluate, modify, upgrade, phase out, and disposal of mission systems required for siting, preparation, installation, upgrade, operation and maintenance of new and existing seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasonic sensors and their support infrastructure.
- Apply and maintain configuration control through design integration, documentation, and investigation.
- Support the installation of new systems (and support infrastructure) and the engineering upgrades to existing systems, ensuring interoperability while upholding mission requirements.
- Identify and troubleshoot engineering deficiencies of existing systems to resolution
- Develop and review sustainment-related documentation including technical drawings, system manuals, Engineering Change Orders and maintenance procedures.
- Prepare technical reports on integration and installation support issues and corrective recommendation actions to senior government executives.
- Report findings, progress and recommended corrective actions upon attending meetings at the direction of the government.
- International travel 15-25%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited program, preferably electrical.
- Minimum of 8 years (B.S.) or 4 years (M.S.) of relevant experience performing tasks similar to those above.
- Experience with engineering drawing documentation standards and applications.
- Test procedure development and execution.
- Experience working within various phases of the acquisition life cycle.
- Experience in root cause analysis and knowledge of power systems (commercial, solar, wind), communications/RF systems and data telemetry, grounding and lightning protection, automated test, networks, power systems, and equipment/subsystem integration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- U.S. Passport
DESIRED:
- Experience working within a government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
- Experience in deriving and marking classified documents according to the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and security classification guides.
- Electrical design and specification for systems integration.
- Familiarity with AUTODESK
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, LINIX systems.
OTHER:
- US citizenship required.
- Must have a fully adjudicated (not an interim) Government clearance.
- Must pass a drug test.
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What We Do
Kegman Inc. is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business and a Veteran Owned Small Business providing high quality Sensor System, Information Technology, and Security System engineering, integration, and installation to Government and Commercial clients. Our goal is to be an indispensable asset to your organization; words like momentum, objective, and engagement will guide our time together as we usher in new, innovative solutions. We provide a unique blend of legacy, current, and emerging sensor systems, analytics, and support infrastructure knowledge necessary to develop, deploy, and institutionalize operations-centric solutions.