Principal Engineer/Scientist

S³

  • Huntsville, AL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 84% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth. At S3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!S3, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer or Scientist to support the PEO Aviation team on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT ON AWARD OF CONTRACT!The Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) is responsible for the comprehensive life cycle management of the Army’s utility helicopter (UH) fleet. The UHPO manages multiple phases of acquisition, development, production, modification, recapitalization, sustainment, and foreign military sales for the UH 60 Black Hawk Helicopter. In addition, the UHPO is responsible for the acquisition and management of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The UH 60 Black Hawk mission is to protect and sustain the force by providing air assault, general support, command and control, and aero-medical evacuation capabilities.Responsibilities:
  • Lead or significantly contribute to the engineering analysis, design, integration, and evaluation of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter subsystems and components.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on complex weapon system performance, testing, evaluation, and mission readiness.
  • Oversee or conduct advanced testing, modeling, simulation, and data interpretation to improve system capability and reliability.
  • Apply technical leadership and management skills to guide multidisciplinary engineering/scientific teams and direct junior personnel.
  • Provide strategic input and technical recommendations to support program objectives, acquisition strategies, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable military standards, specifications, and regulations related to rotary-wing platforms.
  • Interface with government and industry partners to deliver technical solutions aligned with mission goals.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 20 years in complex weapon system engineering, design, analysis, performance or testing and evaluation.
  • Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance.
  • Must have experience in complex weapon system engineering, design, analysis, performance or testing and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter systems, including flight dynamics, avionics, propulsion, structural integrity, survivability, or mission systems.
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience, ensuring effective leadership and direction of technical teams.
  • Proven ability to perform at a level requiring extremely high technical competence and leadership in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Experience supporting Army aviation programs or working within DOD acquisition lifecycle phases.
  • Proficiency in tools and methodologies for systems engineering, testing, and evaluation of aerospace platforms.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and Army rotary-wing operational requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership and stakeholders.
Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Company: S3, Inc.

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