Sr Combat Systems Engineer

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Combat Systems Engineer at our Washington, D.C. or Marinette, WI location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Combat System Engineer will be the primary engineer for the combat systems efforts associated with the concept design group, research activities and special projects associated with the current ship classes under construction. Specifically, this positions will:

• Concept Design
• Work collaboratively with the Naval Design group to develop Combat Systems through development of design, arrangements, and integration all the way through specification development and bid support
• Develop and support relationships with vendors in support of these efforts
• Research Activities
• Working closely with the University/Research Institute Project Manager to support activities in research
• Cultivate and support relationships with Gov't Entities (such as ONR, DARPA, etc.), Universities and Research Partners in the area of C5ISR and Combat Systems
• Special Projects with Current Classes
• Support ship classes (LCS, MMSC and FFG) in any related studies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for developing and managing a group of engineers and designers to support the Combat Systems efforts of the Naval Design group
• Planning and scheduling work associated with these efforts
• Build relationships and coordinate with research partners, including universities and labs
• Identify opportunities to attain externally funded research in the area of expertise
• Proposal development support for ship designs, R&D, etc., in support of business development efforts and customer requests
• Requires frequent travel to support the shipyard teams, research partners such as labs and universities etc.
• Work closely with the Advanced Naval Systems Technical Leader/Team (responsible for the payload of the ship), as well as the core engineering teams at FMM, FAM, FBS

SKILLS

• Past experience successfully leading engineering teams
• Experience with concept and functional ship design
• Experience in a research and development environment
• Must have a working knowledge of standard shipbuilding rules and regulations, as well as the associated regulatory agencies and the review & approval process.
• Must have current computer skills relevant to the field of competence
• Must have ability to work within schedule and budget restraints
• Ability to approach challenging problems with creative solutions
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A basic Earned Value Management System competency is desirable

COMPETENCIES: SPARC

• Safety first
• People oriented, determined to assist where able
• Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
• Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
• Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. They will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style. The feedback is to give praise & recognition and deal with performance issues.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at ;d=FMG-External

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 8 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.
• Marine and shipbuilding experience is required.

SKILLS

• Past experience successfully leading engineering teams
• Experience with concept and functional ship design
• Experience in a research and development environment
• Must have a working knowledge of standard shipbuilding rules and regulations, as well as the associated regulatory agencies and the review & approval process.
• Must have current computer skills relevant to the field of competence
• Must have ability to work within schedule and budget restraints
• Ability to approach challenging problems with creative solutions
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A basic Earned Value Management System competency is desirable

BENEFITS:

FMG offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. In compliance with the new pay transparency law, we are providing a preview of our benefits prior to any potential interviews. For more detail regarding the benefits we offer, please click here to view the full benefits package.

PAY RANGE: $101,104.64 - $128,960.00 annually

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.