Sonar Tactical Decision Aid Subject Matter Expert

Description
Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area is responsible for architecting and implementing large-scale system of systems solutions in support of world class simulation, training, and analysis products for the US Navy. This opportunity is located at a US Government facility in Bethesda, MD where you will be part of a high-powered team performing vital work for the Fleet. Leidos empowers employees who are performing meaningful work with the ability to learn and apply new skills in support of their career.

Primary Responsibilities
The candidate will primarily manage the delivery of the Undersea Warfare-Decision Support System (USW-DSS) variant of Sonar Tactical Decision Aids (STDAs); experience with USW-DSS is not required. Candidate will also support the development and testing of other STDA variants, within a matrix organization. Candidate's responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Manage the delivery of USW-DSS requirements as a member of an Integrated Product Team.
• Participate in activities that support the delivery STDA capabilities using one or more of the following: Requirements Definition; Analysis & Engineering; System Analysis & Design; System Integration & Test; Validation & Verification; and System & Operational Performance Analysis.
• Conduct integration testing of STDA variants to verify the quality of deliverables.
• Communicate with system integrators during the evaluation and testing of STDA capabilities.
• Interact with developers and other domain experts; as well as external product team members, military personnel, and civilian DoD customers, to ensure that STDA requirements are captured and designed into the system.

Basic Qualifications

• Approximately ten years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory; OR at least two years of education towards a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution in Mathematics, Physics, Acoustics, or Engineering combined with eight years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory.
• Experience with any variant of STDA
• Must have demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one of the following subject areas: sonar system operation, underwater signal processing, underwater sound propagation, or tactical oceanography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately twelve years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory; OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution in Mathematics, Physics, Acoustics, or Engineering combined with approximately ten years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory.
• Direct operational experience with USW-DSS.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and be courteous and professional when interacting with colleagues and customers

Original Posting Date: 2024-08-07While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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