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Headhunter Opportunities, Pacific Northwest:

A. Director of Integrated Logistics Support

A veteran-owned small business providing government and industry customers with quality, high fidelity training systems, supportability engineering, and logistics services is searching for a Director with a U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintenance background who will oversee the direction and management of integrated logistics support for a tactical aviation platform.  Ensuring maximum fleet readiness for globally deployed equipment is critical to the role and will include retail, wholesale and global spares management and replenishment, maintenance planning, reliability and maintainability.  This position will be located in the Pacific Northwest (relocation assistance is available).

Key responsibilities:

•        Provide support leadership to include program management, material management, maintenance, customer support/readiness, integrated logistic support (ILS), and logistic matrix support to the customer’s program executive offices and associated program/project/product manager offices.

•        Systems acquisition planning/management, logistic products development/acquisition, total package fielding, and initial and sustainment logistics support for DoD and FMS fielded products.

•        Support and readiness of fielded systems, timely integration of the various logistic functions, economical initial support, and the reduction of operations and support costs over the life cycle of the supported systems.

•        Support depot repair processes, reducing lengthy repair-turn-around times when possible.

•        Constantly review internal processes and make improvements where needed.

•        Develop and manage key metrics supporting performance based logistics (PBL) product support solutions.

•        Ensure on time ILS CDRL compliance in both quality and quantity.

•        Provide expertise on legacy and future computerized maintenance management systems in direct support of aviation platform operations.

Qualifications:

•        Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Finance.

•        10+ years of military logistics experience.  Prefer former U.S. Navy or Marine Corps Aviation Maintenance Officer (Major or Lieutenant Colonel) with PEO support background.

•        NAVAIR experience preferred.

•        Understanding of the Military Transportation System utilized for both U.S. Military & FMS Customers.

•        Thorough comprehension of Military Shipboard and Land based Support Challenges.

•        In-depth knowledge of Military squadron operations and maintenance department interfaces.

•        Experience with/knowledge of current military Readiness tracking programs.

•        Travel as required to accomplish tasking.

•        Must be a US citizen and qualified to obtain, currently hold or have held a DoD Secret clearance.

We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a comprehensive benefits plan.  If you want a unique and exciting career opportunity where your skills will be utilized to their fullest, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to Karen.Kohlhepp@kirklandoffice.com. 

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B.  Reliability and Maintainability Analyst

 
A veteran-owned small business providing government and industry customers with quality, high fidelity training systems, supportability engineering, and logistics services is searching for a Reliability and Maintainability Analyst with a military aviation maintenance background who will provide analytical expertise for a tactical aviation platform.  This position will be located in the Pacific Northwest (relocation assistance is available).

Key responsibilities:

•        Perform Life Data Analysis for assemblies/sub-Assemblies utilizing applicable FRACAS software (Relex) to implement and estimate using (Relex) Weibull to provide Normal, Lognormal and Exponential Distributions.

•        Plot distribution parameters utilizing a variety of techniques to include Maximum Likelihood (MLE), Probability Plotting, Hazard Plotting and Moment Matching.

•        Perform Maintenance Optimization of Maintenance Actions utilizing provided software that optimizes Preventative Maintenance, Inspection Schedules, and Predictive Maintenance.

•        Assist the ILS Product Support Section Maintenance Plans by providing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) support; identifying safety, structural, functional and economic significant items.

•        Research and provide Reliability Block Diagrams of failure modes and systems.

•        Assist in maintaining and providing tracking of a Maintainability Statistical Data Base for assemblies/sub-assemblies:

o       Mean Time to Repair (MTTR, MTTF) both system & Item

o       Maintenance man-hour per operational hour

o       Personnel demand per maintenance task, as well as other types of aerospace trending

•        Assist in maintenance tasks, resources and cost data base that tracks:

o       Maintenance tasks: Corrective, Preventative and Condition Based

o       Average duration of maintenance tasks

o       Frequency of maintenance tasks; scheduled and unscheduled

o       Resource demands and maintenance costs

o       Forecasting

Qualifications:

•        Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Statistics and/or Mathematics.

•        4+ years or more working within an aerospace environment performing maintenance analysis actions relative to FRACAS, Life Cycle Cost, LORA, RCM, CBM, etc.

•        Prior military aviation maintenance experience (prefer U.S. Navy or Marine Corps)

•        Experience with reliability and maintenance in industry and for NAVAIR -OR- large DoD contractor on Navy or Marine Corps program –OR- soon to retire active duty military who is currently working on NAVAIR program and is able to start in January/February.

•        In-depth knowledge of applicable R&M software (similar to Relex FRACAS) and the ability to use Microsoft Business Suite.

•        Ability to work overtime on occasion.

•        Must be a US citizen and qualified to obtain, currently hold or have held a DoD Secret clearance.

We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a comprehensive benefits plan.  If you want a unique and exciting career opportunity where your skills will be utilized to their fullest, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to Karen.Kohlhepp@kirklandoffice.com. 

POC:  Karen Kohlhepp, 207.338.3814, Karen.Kohlhepp@kirklandoffice.com

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Lucas Group Confidential Headhunter Opportunity:

Phoenix, AZ

Lucas is representing a Phoenix opportunity that's well-suited for a retiring O-5/O-6.  Starting base pay ranges 90K - 110K depending on experience (100K in PHX equals $140K in SD).  We'll be setting up interview in Phoenix in a couple weeks.

If any of your NAVNET members would like more info, I'd be happy to share it with them.  Unfortunately, given the nature of the work, we can only accept candidates who are going to retire w/in 3 months and ones who have retired NMT a year ago.  They should also be prepared to send us copies of their collegiate transcripts, last 5 fitreps (sans SSNs) and resume. 

POC:  Lee Cohen, Direct Line:  949-930-3520, LCohen@lucasgroup.com

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Northrop Grumman Opportunities, ElectroMechanical Technicians

Applicant expected to act independently, performing a variety of duties in the mechanical and electromechanical areas to include: installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, and maintaining motors, actuators, electrical harnesses, fluid components, devices and subsystems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and various computer aided design systems (primarily CATIA and UG). Operates support equipment and computer diagnostic systems, conducts tests and collects data in prescribed format; makes modifications and adjustments as necessary; performs calibrations, prepares prescribed compounds, adhesives and solutions associated with subsystem installations; basic electrician repairs and modifications, and composites modifications and maintenance. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and team skills. May have to work other shifts and overtime. Basic Qualifications: AA Degree (or equivalent) and 3 years of related experience. Current Top Secret clearance required. Ability and willingness to work non-standard shifts/overtime and travel for extended periods is essential. Security Clearance Required

Please apply online to: careers.northropgrumman.com

POC:  Jennifer Siemens, Jennifer.siemens@ngc.com

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Assistant to CEO/Operations Manager, North County Coastal San Diego, CA,

(Privately owned company, mainly focused on farming and commercial real estate).

Well established, small, dynamic company seeks a highly intuitive, bright, creative problem solver with a proven track record.

•        High expectations

•        Must have outstanding communication skills and a high work ethic

•        Entrepreneurial culture.

 Job Responsibilities Include:

•        High level executive support

•        Research

•        Project management

•        Day to day operational duties

•        Creative problem solving

•        Human resources

•        IT Management

•        Interface with all levels of the organization

•        Assist with transactional due diligence and financial analysis

•        Reinforce company culture

 Must have top caliber references and BS/BA. Fax resume to (858) 724-1475.

 POC:  Mari Marrelli, mmarrelli@gmail.com <mailto:mmarrelli@gmail.com>

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Aerotek CE Opportunities, San Diego, CA: (Short term work)

A.  TDL Test and Evaluation Specialists (8-10 month+ contracts)

We are looking for candidates who have Tactical Data Link (TDL) test experience, software script design, test & debug experience and experience with Military Radio operation and test. This person will support with test and evaluation of Command and Control Systems to military standards and operational specifications. This person will be developing test strategies, formulating analysis plans, and writing test plans and reports.
AS/BS degree in electronics or engineering discipline and/or 3+ years of related Tadil and Military Communications experience. Candidates with flight test experience are strongly preferred. Majority of the following skills are preferred:  - Command and Control Systems Operations and Engineering, Radio Interfaces, PRC-117, PSC-5, Link 16 Terminals, Joint Range Extension (JRE) system, Joint Fires, Network Protocols, Link Certification, Military Standards (MIL-STD), Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), MIDS LVT-2, ARC-210, Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL), TADIL-A/C/J, Multi-Link Test training Tool (MLST3), HF/UHF/Satellite Communications, CDLMS/CSDTS, AFATDS, TBMCS, ACDS Block 0/1, AEGIS Baseline 5/6/7, Multi-Link Interface Unit (MLIU)

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B. Electrical Design Engineers (8-10 month+ contracts)

Will be responsible for cable and harness design for an aviation communication system. The tasks include creation of harness schematic, harness wire list, harness bill of material and assembly notes. Will work with drafting support to create drawings and will provide engineering support to manufacturing. Will be performing level 5 system integration of aircraft communication systems with ground and satellite systems. Must be familiar with RS232, RS422, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553 and analog voice communication busses. Must be familiar with military connectors and backshells and understand how shielding is terminated. Experience with aviation cabling and systems is a plus.

Job qualifications:
Position requires a BSEE plus a minimum of 5 years’ related professional experience. Candidate must have experience designing aircraft systems – fiber optics, military, flight systems. Use or familiarity is not enough – candidate must be a designer. Designing aircraft communication systems with Link 11 and Link 16 is a plus. Must be familiar with MIL-std connectors, cable design, electrical analysis techniques and methods. Experience in qualifying equipment to EMI/EMC performance tests is a must.

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C. Mechanical Design Engineers  (8-10 month+ contracts)

Will be responsible for hardware development tasks, thermal and structural analysis of electronic modules and air platform systems from concept to finished product. Must have experience in finite element analysis and classical theoretical methods. Must be able to provide mechanical engineering and analytical design direction with minimal supervision and with the ability to foresee problems and develop practical and low cost solutions. Should be able to interface with technical experts in other disciplines and work collaboratively to resolve technical issues.

Position requires a BSME plus a minimum of 5 years' related professional experience, including Solid Modeling with SolidWorks, and have a minimum 4 years of sheet-metal and machine part design. Must be capable of generating and reviewing engineering designs to MIL-DLT-31000, ASME Y14.100 and have a full understanding of the dimensioning and tolerancing of ASME Y14.5. Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a scientific/engineering team environment. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills in order to communicate well and interact successfully with all levels of the organization.

POC: Cherelle Hemsley, email your resume to cjacinto@aerotek.com for immediate consideration.

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Scientific Research Corporation, San Diego, CA, Trainer

About the Job

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced electronic engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions.  At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.  This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. 

Currently we are seeking Trainer to work in our ISS Division

( <http://www.scires.com/divisions/iss.htm> http://www.scires.com/divisions/iss.htm ) in beautiful, San Diego, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•        Conducts organizational level training for system end users to enable them to set up, operate and maintain their specific systems and applications.

•        Experience in the following subject/systems is desired:  ISNS, ADNS, GCCS-M, NTCSS, EKMS, CT3/DMD, DMS, E2E, Extremely High Frequency (EHF), Super High Frequency (SHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems, High Frequency (HF) and UHF Terrestrial Communications Systems, SATCOM and Terrestrial Communications Support systems, and Information and Communications Manager Course (ICMC).

•        Analyzes training effectiveness through written and performance evaluations and provides feedback to curriculum developers for continuous process improvement.

•        Assists curriculum developers in course development, providing accurate and timely technical content for the specific course content.

•        Provides feedback to Hardware and Software designers and developers in regards to anomalies encountered during training, end user concerns and system compatibilities.

•        Supports end users of a specific system with problems encountered on that system through verbal and written correspondence and site visits as required.

•        Recommends modifications to systems based on observance of real time system operations, environmental concerns and interaction with other systems.

•        Capable of working well alone or as a team member.

•        Minimal travel may be required with this position.

 REQUIREMENTS:

•        2+ years of instruction delivery of at least one of the following subjects/systems:  ISNS, ADNS, GCCS-M, NTCSS, EKMS, CT3/DMD, DMS, E2E, Extremely High Frequency (EHF), Super High Frequency (SHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems, High Frequency (HF) and UHF Terrestrial Communications Systems, SATCOM and Terrestrial Communications Support Systems, and Information and communications Manager Course (ICMC).

•        2+ years experience with Department of Navy training for the Center for Information Dominance (CID) to meet fleet needs.

•        Self motivated individual with excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills. (Communication Skills)

•        Clearance:  Minimum of Secret or must be attained when required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•        5+ years of instruction delivery of two or more of the subject following:  ISNS, ADNS, GCCS-M, NTCSS, EKMS, CT3/DMD, DMS, E2E, Extremely High Frequency (EHF), Super High Frequency (SHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems, High Frequency (HF) and UHF Terrestrial Communications Systems, SATCOM and Terrestrial Communications Support Systems, and Information and Communications Manager Course (ICMC).

•        5+ years experience with  Department of Navy training for the Center for Information Dominance (CID) to meet fleet needs.

•        Master Trainer Certification.

•        Demonstrated Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.

•        Demonstrated prior Navy instructor experience as a Subject Matter Expert on at lease one of the listed subjects/systems.

 All candidates must be United States Citizens, either native born or naturalized and must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.  Scientific Research Corporation provides a full benefits program along with relocation assistance when needed.  If you feel you meet the necessary requirements for this position, please EMAIL your resume in Word format along with your salary requirements to:  krichter@scires.com <mailto:krichter@scires.com?subject=Trainer>  .  Please indicate “Trainer (ISS – 2208)” in the SUBJECT line of the email.