The Contractor shall perform work that applies to theoretical and practical knowledge of weapon systems engineering to the DoD acquisition process.

• Apply knowledge of, and experience with, survivability and Low Observable (LO) design to identify, define, plan, and implement solutions into LO weapon designs.

• Support vulnerability studies to evaluate the degree of impairment after weapon system exposure to hostile man-made environments and quantify the degree of impairment of its ability to accomplish its designated mission. This includes investigation of survivability of weapons and task platforms while en route to the target, as well as after attack and vulnerability analysis of the radio and data links i.e., Radio Electronic Combat Vulnerability Analysis (RVAN) or Data Link Vulnerability Analysis (DVAN).

• Conduct reviews on armament programs portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved IAW approved specifications; perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved IAW program specifications; prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem

• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective actions using application of engineering principles; perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and

• Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering weapon systems

• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight; provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM)

• Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule; provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering

• Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness; provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing: Initial Capabilities Documents; CDDs; CPDs; AoAs; Military Utility Assessments (MUAs); CONOPS; Technology Development Strategies; Functional Configuration Audits/Physical Configuration Audits (FCAs/PCAs), and; Technology Standards

• Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product).

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Required Skills Required Experience

•  TOP SECRET clearance required

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in relevant degree field, from a university with at least one ABET accredited program, and 15 years of relevant experience
• PhD in relevant degree field, from a university with at least one ABET accredited program, and 5 years of relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  ABET accredited degree
• Knowledge/experience specifically in mission area(s) covered in job description highly desired

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.