Visual System Engineer, Sr. Part-time

Overview

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a Part-Time, Senior Visual System Engineer with visual display engineering experience to support the DoD aviation training system for NAWCTSD in Orlando, FL. The Visual System Engineer, Sr. will be responsible for the following requirements and related activities.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade of Visual Display Systems components and interfaces on Aviation Training Systems.
• Prepare and analyze technical documentation and develop technical design approaches for training systems.
• Provide alternative design approaches with tradeoff analyses and identify technical risks.
• Conduct NAWCTSD System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR).
• Apply decision analysis techniques to ensure an engineering approach is cost effective and meets training objectives.
• Prepare a technical description that includes a block diagram and mathematical models after determining the proper engineering approach.
• Determine the degree of fidelity of the simulation necessary to maximize transfer of training.
• Conduct functional and physical configuration audits with established test procedures.
• Monitor the configuration management of the training system.
• Assess training system hardware and software development status and assist in resolving related programmatic issues.
• Evaluate technical proposals and work statements submitted by contractors or in-house resources; recommend the best technical approach in response to the specification.
• Clarify engineering design ambiguities and resolve design conflicts in the proposed engineering approach.
• Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the proposed training system.
• Develop quantitative criteria and recommend tradeoffs regarding inputs from supporting personnel concerning training system changes.
• Provide contractor support to planners for budgeting and planning purposes.
• Develop engineering specifications detailing design, performance testing, and provisions for acceptance of engineering changes.
• Integrate new and legacy training systems.
• Analyze potential modification requirements on training systems in the operational phase of the life cycle, including coordination with fleet activities, government laboratories, and device / system users.
• Develop engineering specifications and other documents in accordance with NAWCTSD Orlando policies and procedures on Technical Procurement Package Preparation and Processing.
• Review training system contractors' design approaches, criteria, and design reports; monitor contractor performance and address delinquencies or deficiencies as appropriate.

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About StraCon

StraCon is dedicated to supporting government clients and warfighters by enhancing operational capability. Since 2008 we provide programs and services across engineering, training systems, logistics, data management, and more for the Department of Defense. StraCon offers competitive benefits and supports eligible part-time employees with 401(k) and paid time off where applicable. StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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