Maritime Systems Engineer

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Maritime Systems Engineer in support of the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Maritime (PEO-M). The premier SOF acquirers in PEO Maritime are committed to delivering the highest quality technologically advanced combat diving equipment, surface systems, and undersea platforms globally to Naval Special Warfare operators.

This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend engineering programs and development plans across multiple disciplines.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor, providing expert-level guidance to leadership and government counterparts.
• Collaborate with leadership, budget, contracting, and engineering teams to scope, justify, and gain approval for projects.
• Support technical market research, proposal evaluations, and contract modifications, including change orders and cost proposals.
• Provide expert input on engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and design calculations.
• Plan, execute, and document surveillance of design, development, test, and production activities, analyzing performance trends, capturing lessons learned, and recommending process improvements and corrective actions.
• Review and assess engineering change proposals, waivers/deviations, and nonconforming materials.
• Support agency-level performance management and reporting by monitoring key engineering and program indicators.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise technical briefings and status updates to leadership and government stakeholders.
• Apply multi-disciplinary engineering principles and CAD tools to interpret and develop design concepts and documentation.
• Utilize knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and federal contracting policies in support of program management.
• Research, develop, test, and evaluate maritime craft and subsystems, providing technical consultation on applicable test engineering technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibilityCertifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA Level II equivalent), in the Engineering, Program Management, or Science and Technology (S&T) fields, OR the ability to attain within 6 months of hireEducation: Bachelor's degree in an engineering disciplineYears of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in design and analysis of integrated systems, including:

• Expert knowledge in the integration of maritime craft systems such as RADARs, radios, propulsion, basic computers, and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System.”
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and policies of professional engineering program management, including program planning and budget cycles, and financial control/budgeting systems
• Working Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex contracting problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications:Education: Master's Degree in an Engineering disciplineAdditional Experience:

• Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or rugged industrial systems development
• Experience in maritime systems

Additional InformationLocation: MacDill AFB, FLOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: 10%