Distributed Systems Engineer

** Security Clearance Required

Company Overview

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services, STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering, technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government, Military, Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

Job Summary

Supports the C4I Program by providing Government Furnished Information (GFI) development of DS systems for further development of US Navy SIDs (Ship Installation Drawings) by Norfolk Naval Shipyard Engineering group, to facilitate system installation on US Navy Aircraft Carriers in RCOH and New Construction phases. DS systems include primarily CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services). CANES is the Navy’s POR (Program of Record) to provide afloat network capability with the necessary hardware, software, and enterprise services infrastructure for the Unclassified, Coalition, Secret and SCI enclaves to a wide variety of Navy surface combatants, submarines, and Maritime Operations Centers.

Responsibilities and Duties

Familiar with US Navy shipyard drawing standards and formats. Tasking will include taking system IRDs (Installation Requirements Drawings) and develop them into GFI products including, BWDs (Block Wiring Diagrams) considering all connected and hosted systems including C4I, IWS, NAVAIR, DCGS-N, CANES Video Distribution System, VIDS, LMMT, SSDS (NAVSEA IWO), ADMACS, ADNS, GPNTS, LINK-11/16, C2PS, SMQ-11, AIS, TMPC, etc. , O&Is (Outline & Installations), LOMs (List of Materials), LOCs (List of Connections), CANES Network Drop-list development and management, contact various Navy organizations outside of C4I to ensure latest technical requirements of interfacing systems are accounted for and added to GFI products (drawings, network drop lists, connection diagrams) Review existing planning Yard SIDs, define resolution to SID redlines, write eLARs (Liaison Action Requests) to document engineering changes and shipyard changes, document changes to ship configuration based on LAR approvals, and ship installation changes. Must be able to generate, edit, proof, and distribute program documentation to include program plans, status reports, and technical documentation. Ability to participate in ship-check at Newport News or Norfolk Naval Shipyard in VA, and Program Management Reviews in Charleston, SC if required. Expected travel less than 5%. Non-DS C4I systems GFI development may be required in this position as well.

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

Must have at least fifteen (15) years of experience with CANES shipboard C4I systems, architecture, interfaces and interdependencies, installation, integration and testing. Must have military experience is a plus but not a requirement. Must have excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma - Prior experience with C4I systems, CANES in particular, as well as Military background, is a plus but not required.

Certifications

N/A

Clearance Requirement

Secret

Benefits and Perks

At STF, we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success . STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.

Benefits packages include the following:

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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