Navigation Systems Integration Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at CACI. King George · full-time · $90,300–$189,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead or support teams integrating navigation equipment with ship platforms, connecting field activities with user stakeholders
- Track delivery timing for government-furnished navigation equipment supporting new ship construction
- Create and update diagrams showing navigation-system interfaces, including links to external users
- Help plan land-based tests and review engineering changes, installation plans, interface diagrams and cable drawings
What you bring
- At least seven years working with U.S. Navy navigation systems, including inertial navigation, speed logs or electronic charting
- A bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical STEM field from an accredited institution
- An active Secret clearance, or U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain one
- Experience integrating electronic systems aboard Navy vessels and coordinating delivery schedules across equipment and support materials
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced navigation engineer who can coordinate teams across organizations and work with Navy program offices, planning yards and ship acquisition stakeholders. The position is based in King George, requires a Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one, and includes up to ten percent travel within the continental United States. It is a full-time role.
From the employer
The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for an experienced Navigation Engineer to lead and support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for the platform-based integration of advanced naval navigation elements. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical navigation field activities and fleet stakeholders to deliver critical capabilities to Ship Construction, New (SCN) platforms.
Responsibilities:
Lead and/or support navigation Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for platform-based integration of navigation elements consisting of Navigation Field Activities and user stakeholders.
Assist with review and tracking of GFE delivery schedules of IWS 6N elements for SCN (Ship Construction New) platforms.
Develop and maintain Functional Interface Diagrams (FID) depicting proposed interface design for the overall Navigation Enclave to include interfaces to external navigation users.
Support for planning and scheduling of any required Land-Based Test Events (LBTEs) for platform integration.
Review of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Ship Install Diagrams (SIDS), Inter-Connection Diagrams (ICDs), and Cable Block Diagrams (CBDs)).
Qualifications:
Required:
Active SECRET clearance (or U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited institution in an engineering or technical STEM discipline
7yrs of experience with US Navy Navigation systems:
Inertial Navigation Systems (e.g., WSN-7/12)
Speed Logs (e.g., WSN-9, DEML, DHYSL)
Electronic Charting Systems
GPS
GPNTS/NAVSSI
ACNS
NCDS
Experience with shipboard data networks
Experience working with NAVSEA program offices, Program Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) and Ship Acquisition Resource Managers (SHAPMs)
Experience working with Navy planning yards
Experience with standard Systems Engineering Processes and System Architecture design
Familiarity with standard Block Diagrams and interface diagrams (Functional Block Diagrams (FBDs), Functional Interface Diagrams (FIDS), Ship Install Diagrams, Inter-Connection Diagrams (ICDs), and Cable Block Diagrams (CBDs))
Experience with integration of electronic systems onboard US Navy vessels
Ability to track and monitor schedules of deliveries for both equipment and support materials (test procedures, tech manuals, training manuals, etc)
Ability to coordinate an integrated product team across organizations in order to provide a suite of systems to platforms
Desired:
Experience Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and toolkits. (SysML, Cameo Modeler, etc)
Familiarity with US Navy Ship combat systems
Familiarity with standard US Navy system interface protocols (network, serial, and NTDS)
Familiarity with combat support system integration, test and light off processes/procedures
Familiarity with multiple US Navy Platforms (CVN, DDG, LPD, LHA, LCS, FFG)
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,300 - 189,600 USDCACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.