Maintenance Engineer - Semper Valens Solutions

Maintenance Engineer - PMTN

Full Time, APG MD

Secret Clearance

Referral Bonus: $1,000

Seeking an experienced engineer to perform a variety of functions during the development of performance-based product support strategies/packages and the sustainment of systems and components throughout all stages of the acquisition lifecycle. The functions will include but may not be limited to the preparation, review and revision of System Maintenance Strategies, Technical Manual sources material, Repair of Bills of Material (BOMs), reviewing and maintaining a technical data package. Develop and review maintenance concepts by performing Level of Repair Analyses (LORAs). Evaluate the ability to conduct repairs and testing of both contractors and organic facilities. Candidate will also be well-versed in the conduct of Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs) and Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action (FRACAS). In addition, candidate will have familiarity with configuration management and developing quality management plans. Specifically, the ability to review and creating engineering change proposals, understand basic principles of configuration management, and how to incorporate quality acceptance limits into depot product acceptance testing. The engineer will also be required to prepare and provide technical input to contracting documents (Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Estimates, etc.)

Ancillary duties will also include maintaining administrative awareness of ongoing projects and taskings, conducting and participating in project reviews and briefings, both formal and informal. Other tasks/duties may be assigned to support the overall engineering focus areas.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize your knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of IPS functions for one or more acquisition programs (i.e. maintenance planning; manpower and personnel; supply support: support and test equipment; training and training devices; technical data; computer resources support; and packaging, handling, storage, transportation, and facilities).

• Assist in the development and execution of product support strategies and product support packages involving planning, coordinating, and evaluating the execution of Integrated Product Support (IPS) for acquisition programs, including both hardware and software.

• Provide ILS/production support on acquisition logistics management activities, including development of acquisition logistics documentation and evaluating the regulatory requirements to develop, field, and transition equipment / software

Expertise in:

• A working knowledge and fundamental understanding of lifecycle management principles and logistics surrounding the sustainment and fielding of military communications and electronic systems.
• Candidate should have a strong understanding of electrical/electronic component functions, applications, assembly, packaging, and testing, and related terminology, as well as a basic understanding of other component types (mechanical, electro-mechanical).
• Candidate should have experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and datasheets.
• Position requires strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to learn custom databases/software-search solutions.
• Position requires strong oral/written communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience using File Repository/Knowledge management applications (e.g. SharePoint, Github, Windchill, and/or Vault).

Qualifications:

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• One Year of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in the Army Maintenance Engineering.
• Specialized experience developing Maintenance Concepts and documenting them in a Maintenance Allocation Charts (MAC)
• Writing and reviewing Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) or Engineering Change Notice (ECN)
• Developing reliability and maintainability inputs for the Level of Repair Analysis
• Overseeing Technical Manual development to accurately capture the required Maintenance and associated troubleshooting processes.
• Preparing Logistics Demonstration Plans
• Develops maintenance related inputs for the Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP)
• Reviewing Previsioning Parts List (PPL) and Repair Parts and Special tools Listing (RPSTL)
• Writing and Reviewing Item Unique Identification (IUID) plans and overseeing the preparation of label's,
• Experience with current military communications and electronics systems.
• Experience with Satellite Communications and Radio Frequency communications is highly desirable.
• Experience implementing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) practices at system and component levels in modern communications and electronics systems.
• Experience with Commercial Parts Research Databases such as MORE, IHS Haystack Gold, Total Parts Plus and QStar.
• Experience writing/preparing contracting documentation (SOW, PWS, IGEs, etc.)
• Conducting and/or supporting product support analysis as described in AR 700-127

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.

Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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