• Distributed Systems CAD Engineer

    Systems Technology Forum (Portsmouth, VA)


    ** Security Clearance Required

     

    Company Overview

     

    Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services, STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering, technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

     

    STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government, Military, Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

    Job Summary

    Seeking qualified candidate with technical or engineering background to develop technical drawings, schematic, and connection data in support of Distributed Systems (DS) GFI (Government Furnished Information), as well as provide technical inputs to Government and Contracted shipboard installation teams, and act as technical liaison to Government Engineering and Program Office Leadership positions and system stakeholders.

     

    Candidate will report five days onsite at St. Julien's Creek.

     

    Responsibilities and Duties

     

    Supports the Carrier C4I Program by providing GFI development of Distributed Systems (DS) for further development of SIDs (Ship Installation Drawings) by NNSY (Norfolk Naval Shipyard) Engineering group and to facilitate system installation on Aircraft Carriers in Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) and New Construction phases. Familiar with US Navy shipyard drawing standards and formats. Tasking will include taking system IRDs (Installation Requirements Drawings) and developing them into GFI products including, BWDs (Block Wiring Diagrams) considering all connected and hosted systems including C4I, IWS, NAVAIR, DCGS-N, CANES Video Distribution System, VIDS, LMMT, SSDS (NAVSEA IWO), ADMACS, ADNS, GPNTS, LINK-11/16, C2PS, SMQ-11, AIS, TMPC, etc., O&Is (Outline & Installations), LOMs (List of Materials), LOCs (List of Connections), and CANES Network Drop-list. Participation in ship checks at Newport News and Norfolk Naval shipyards. Participation in Program Management Reviews.

     

    Qualifications and Skills

     

    Required knowledge and years of experience

     

    Must have at least 10 years’ experience with CANES shipboard C4I systems, interfaces and interdependencies. Experience with US Navy C4I architecture, installation, integration, and testing. Experience with MS Office and other software such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, and CAD programs. Must have experience with reviewing and developing, technical correspondence, reports, documents, and drawings. At least five (5) years’ experience supporting peer review meetings, collect input from participants, and incorporate the red line changes to engineering drawings and technical documents. Must be able to generate, edit, proof, and distribute program documentation to include program plans, status reports, and technical documentation. Military experience is a plus but not a requirement.

     

    Must be able to take direction, work independently with excellent work ethics and a team player.

    Education Requirements

    High School Diploma - Prior experience with C4I systems, CANES in particular, as well as Military background, is a plus but not required. Ability to participate in ship-check at Newport News or Norfolk Naval Shipyard in VA, and Program Management Reviews in Charleston, SC if required. Expected travel less than 5%. Non-DS C4I systems GFI development may be required in this position as well.

     

    Clearance Requirement

     

    Secret

     

    Benefits and Perks

     

    At STF, we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success .  STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.

    Benefits packages include the following:

    + Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare

    + Vision and Dental Plan Benefits

    + 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan

    + Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

    + Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account

    + Direct Deposit

    + Health and Welfare Medical

    + Holiday Leave

    + Industry Competitive Salaries

    + Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)

    + Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave

    + Performance / Award Bonuses

    + Professional Development Coursework

    + Technical Training

    + Tuition Assistance Program

    + TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits

    + STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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