AEGIS Combat Systems Engineer II

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.


Position Summary
AEGIS Combat Systems Engineer II will provide technical, engineering, test and evaluation support for the planning, execution and post event analysis of AEGIS Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Test and Evaluation (T&E) events.


Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) Interface validation, shore site installation/integration, integration tests, analytical services.
• Provide technical and engineering services in support of tactical and operational interoperability during test and evaluation, integration of BMD Defense capabilities.
• Provide test and evaluation data analysis and training required to support Combat System Interoperability for T&E events.
• Provide technical support to BMD System Engineering efforts and applicable installations within a lab environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma
• U.S. Navy certification in Fire Control Navy Enlisted Codes (NECs) related to ACS, AWS, ACI/Networks or other integrated weapon systems.
• This position requires an existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level. Individuals must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance/eligibility for continued employment. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred:

• AS/BS degree in engineering, computer science or other relevant field helpful but not required.

Experience

Required:

• Knowledge and experience with AEGIS Combat System (ACS) to include baselines 5.X, 9.X and 10.X, Open Architecture Computing Environment (OACE), Command and Decision (C&D), SPY, Weapon Control System (WCS), Aegis Display System (ADS), Operational Readiness Test System (ORTS), and legacy Adjuncts (e.g., C&D/Adjunct (A) and WCS/A).
• Proven experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and testing shipboard electronic systems is a must. Ideal candidate will have recent experience as Combat System Maintenance Manager (CSMM) and/or a member of Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT) on an AEGIS DDG or CG.
• At least 6 years Navy experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and testing Navy Combat Systems, Weapon Systems, Computer Networks and/or Display Systems
• Desire 2+ years of job-related experience outside of the Navy.
• Familiarity with operating Aegis Display consoles, to include knowledge of the various submodes and their functions.
• Familiarity with Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) functions using the associated Cooperative Engagement Transmission Processing Set (CETPS) system and sub-systems
• Recent experience working on board US Navy Ships (in port and at sea) is a must.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.