Total 41 Engineering job vacancies in Fort Irwin, California

• You will review program operations to determine the effectiveness of established procedures.
• You will plan the acquisition of critical information technology (IT) resources.
• You will use capital investment information to manage portfolios and information technology (IT) spending plans or budgets.
• You will develop strategic level policies, directives, or guidelines for the implementation of an organization's information technology (IT) master plan.

• Develop designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates for electrical wiring, motors, air conditioning units, power distribution systems, stabilized protected ADP power supplies, emergency generators, fire alarms of major size and complexity.
• Analyze, review and evaluate engineering design drawings and design analysis, specification and documents. and conduct surveys and investigations at project sites; evaluate data and incorporate into specifications.
• Plan and monitor construction phases to ensure compliance with applicable standards such as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Consult with construction personnel on changes or resolve issues.
• Review Contractor submittals, shop drawings, samples and material certifications for accuracy, any adjustments and/or comments.

• Develop designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates for electrical wiring, motors, air conditioning units, power distribution systems, stabilized protected ADP power supplies, emergency generators, fire alarms of major size and complexity.
• Analyze, review and evaluate engineering design drawings and design analysis, specification and documents. and conduct surveys and investigations at project sites; evaluate data and incorporate into specifications.
• Plan and monitor construction phases to ensure compliance with applicable standards such as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Consult with construction personnel on changes or resolve issues.
• Review Contractor submittals, shop drawings, samples and material certifications for accuracy, any adjustments and/or comments.

• Performs a variety of engineering functions while conducting systems engineering surveillance including research, design, development, test and production.
• Provides feedback to the Chief Engineer (CE) regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering surveillance processes based on daily application of the processes and Agency reporting requirements.
• Evaluates production engineering effort, ability to produce, logistics, support programs, master engineering planning schedules, special tooling, test equipment, facilities and material review of nonconforming hardware.
• Provides technical advice and consultation in relation to Independent Research and Development Bid and Proposal expenses, first article inspections, production, plant layout, manufacturing processes and techniques, and contract schedule changes.
• Plans, executes, and documents surveillance of design, development, and production efforts at contractor facilities on behalf of the CMO using the performance indicators identified in DCMA engineering surveillance processes.
• Evaluates contractors and subcontractors engineering systems and software, design, development, production, and test efforts in accordance with contract terms.
• Analyzes trends in performance indicator scores to assist the CE with managing Agency level performance indicators, recommending corrective action, establishing lessons learned, and influencing the improvement of contractor processes.

• Operates a variety of equipment such as dozers, excavators and road graders to suppress wildfires, reclaim burned and/ or disturbed areas and roads post wildfire, and to implement hazardous fuels reduction treatments.
• Operates equipment in an uncontrolled environment in remote, mountainous areas.
• Operates a tractor and trailer to transport equipment such as dozers, excavators and graders to and from wildfire incidents and job sites.
• Operates vehicles that may be equipped with auxiliary attachments such as plows, blades, blowers, mowers, sweepers, or sanding units.
• Loads/unloads and secures equipment such as dozers, excavators and graders for transportation.
• Ability to read, understand, and work to fire lines from specifications, drawings, and grade stakes provided by engineers.
• Coordinates the completion of major equipment/vehicle repairs with appropriate personnel.
• Makes independent decisions on technical matters based on current standard practices and techniques, and the work is performed largely without direct supervision

• You will develop plans (e.g., short-range plans, long-range plans, schedules, key events) to meet the Command mission, goals, and objectives.
• You will update information systems to reflect maintenance actions and requirements.
• You will advise supervisors or employees on the specific phases or operations of a project
• You will develop training plans for junior level employees to support the needs of an organization.
• You will conduct Performance Assessment (PA) inspections to verify compliance with drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• You will contact and talk with staff from multiple outside departments to coordinate facilities maintenance actions.
• You will discuss issues with personnel to resolve production problems impeding workflow.

• Serves as an expert and technical authority to agency management and the aerospace industry in the areas of conceptual vehicle design analysis, aerodynamic database development, applied computational fluid dynamics, and development of analysis tools.
• Emphasizes development and transfer to stakeholders of advanced aerospace design and physics-based analysis tools and flight systems technology.
• Supports studies in areas including integration of new aircraft concepts in the national airspace, vehicle systems analysis, and inform the development of novel and sustainable aircraft and airspace operations.
• Supports studies in areas including integration of new high speed and entry system vehicle analysis and trade studies.
• Overcome complex technical, staffing, and organizational problems. Plan, guide, coordinate, and manage the work of subordinate and matrix resources engaged in accomplishing various missions and functions.
• Establish and maintain liaison with project leaders and division management to ensure adequate distribution of resources and funding.
• Manages the staffing of the office to ensure the skills are matched for current work and positioned well to address future work, and responsible for the career path of civil servant employees and matching their skills to the work of the office.
• Formulate long range plans for developing lines of business, including forecasting upcoming opportunities, potential partnerships, long range planning of projects, and resource requirements for project formulation and proposal development.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

With ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity, a diverse and inclusive professional workforce of Systems Engineers builds, integrates, and optimizes complex systems and services. World-class technical professionals solve challenging systems engineering problems with unprecedented speed and scale utilizing innovative solutions. Systems engineers perform trade studies to generate and translate conceptual designs into technical specifications, participate in the evaluation of prototype hardware systems and software solutions, and integrate into the current architecture. Backgrounds such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, hybrid-cloud, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), integrated network architecture, information technology infrastructure and hybrid-communications all have a place in the spectrum of implementations ranging from commercial/government off-the-shelf solutions to the development of new and unique technologies.

MID-CAREER SYSTEMS ENGINEERS

Mid-career systems engineers have experience leading systems engineering efforts, and are ready to apply, or expand that knowledge in the Intelligence Community. These engineers have experience in specific lifecycle phases, as well as an understanding of the full lifecycle. They develop their expertise, grow their breadth of knowledge, and mentor the next generation of systems engineers. Mid-career systems engineers come from a wide variety of experiences such as Cybersecurity, SIGINT, communications, and systems of systems or networking infrastructure. These professionals are adept at communicating with technical teams, and making recommendations to senior leadership that drive mission initiatives.

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS

Seasoned professionals drive the Agency's largest and most challenging technical projects to ensure success. These engineers participate in technical decision-making, or function in an advisory role. Working in collaborative teams, these professionals define and manage technical requirements throughout product lifecycle; identify and manage technical program risk; evaluate the architectural design for efficiency improvements; capture, analyze and recommend updates to the enterprise and mission architectures to ensure resiliency; design and enforce configuration management and interoperability standards; and define, manage and perform testing and evaluation. Senior Systems Engineers mentor other systems engineers in their tradecraft, which lays the foundation for future successes.

• You will assess an organization's progress towards meeting navigation and ship handling program goals.
• You will prepare documents, files, receipts, and other paperwork in accordance with applicable records management processes and procedures.
• You will monitor the operation of waterfront activities and assets (e.g., port control, service craft, fleet assets) to support port service requirements.
• You will brief management on navigational assessment findings and recommendations.

• You will recommend methods to resolve conflicts in a human resources organization.
• You will advise managers on procedures (e.g., training or coaching) to correct employee under-performance.
• You will advise managers on the application of civilian personnel policies and procedures in labor relations matters (e.g., discipline, grievances, appeals, fair employment practices).
• You will advise staff and field activities on organization-wide issues that impact labor relations programs.
• You will develop approaches to resolve unprecedented labor-management issues.
• You will respond in writing to employee, applicant, manager inquiries.
• You will inform employees regarding their grievance rights and processes.

• You will provide technical authority to evaluate price, cost, and financial data of proposals submitted to determine price reasonableness and develops recommendations for pricing objectives for existing contracts.
• You will serve as the chief price negotiator for senior contract management.
• You will participate on source selection teams, solicitation/contract review boards, special cost analysis teams, integrated product teams, and special projects.

• You will apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
• You will ensure assigned projects remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies.
• You will perform and execute a variety of complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• You will analyze data and communicate results in oral and written presentations, provide consultative and expert advisory services, and assess the impact of new technology and requirements on current projects, systems, and processes.
• You will modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of engineering problems.

• You will be responsible for the execution of the branch's day to day operations and ensures the delivery of quality products on time and within budget.
• You will apply Human Capital Management policies and regulations in leading and managing personnel assigned to the branch.
• You will administer the branch budget, manage customer relationships and programs, execute the Command strategic direction, create and promote a shared vision of the organization, and foster cooperation, communication, and consensus among groups.
• You will actively support Command strategic initiatives and thinks corporately.
• You will communicate with superiors, peers, subordinates, across the Command, and with outside organizations, sponsors and business partners.
• You will establish objectives, set priorities, use internal controls, goal setting techniques, delegation, and teambuilding to effectively manage the branch.
• You will evaluate performance and provide appropriate feedback including recognizing superior performance.
• You will encourage innovation and personal growth among branch personnel.
• You will effectively attract and retain a high-caliber workforce and act in a responsible and timely manner on all steps in the recruitment and hiring process.
• You will support the AR10 division, as the Navy's independent assessment agent for performing C5I and HM+E system readiness assessment.

• You will read drawings or circuit diagrams to locate defects in utility systems.
• You will install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and manually operated components and equipment associated with the operation of utility systems.
• You will maintain daily logs to track utility systems testing results.
• You will operate computer programs (e.g., System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor the runtime, total current, and total voltage of wells, and equalizer tanks.
• You will collect daily samples for analysis to facilitate an organization's ability to obtain annual recertifications.
• You will perform emergency procedures to resolve trouble or malfunctions as indicated by meters.
• You will inspect control gauges, valves, timers, or switches to verify the operation of components.
• You will read and interpret meters, gauges, and recording instruments used in water treatment, waste water recycling, and boiler systems to respond to emergency calls.

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) 2nd Range Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Range Engineer (NH-0855-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
As Range Engineer you would serve as the lead government technical expert for all Western Range instrumentation assets supporting launch and test operations and are at the forefront of emerging technologies and expanding test and launch needs of the DoD/commercial industries. This is a unique position that combines detailed mission planning and technical understanding with real-time console support. You serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of instrumentation including telemetry, radar, command transmitter and communication systems and how this system of systems interfaces with launch and test users at the Western Range. This knowledge is used to aid in making time critical decisions on console to direct actions to resolve issues and make recommendations to leadership during launch and test support, ultimately ensuring public safety and user requirements are met. You are also involved in the acquisition process for new instrumentation, providing operational technical inputs to these projects and oversee contractors and their support.

The ideal candidate should possess Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Systems. Familiarity with Western Range instrumentation systems such as telemetry, radar, command transmitter, and communication systems, or experience with similar systems. Operational console experience during launch/test operations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to make technical recommendations while under time critical situations. Root cause investigative experience desired. Highly self-motivated with ability to adapt and learn. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to the installation, operation, and maintenance of range instrumentation, control, and display systems.
2. Knowledge of engineering sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of engineering documentation requirements for a wide variety of ballistic and space launch operations.
4. Knowledge of range instrumentation systems and operations.
5. Knowledge of test and evaluation.
6. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities and usage.
7. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.
8. Knowledge of funding, cost reimbursement, and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
9. Ability to work effectively in stressful situations utilizing analytical and leadership skills.
10. Ability to develop new range concepts, programs, and procedures, and direct investigative studies in these areas.
11. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex technical issues and policy to a non-technical audience comprised of senior management, representatives from other governmental agencies, contractor personnel, and senior representatives from commercial launch customers.