Digital Transformation Lead Engineer (2987) - Navarro Inc.

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Digital Transformation Lead Engineer in Schenectady, NY. This position offers 60% teleworking and requires at least 5 years of experience.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy’s submarine and aircraft fleet. Our company is looking for an experienced digital transformation lead engineer to join our team. The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) Digital Transformation Program Office is looking for a lead engineer to drive the implementation of a digital engineering enterprise across our business. This role will have technical and program management responsibilities, and will collaborate with key NNPP organizations (e.g., key stakeholders from shipyards, vendors, etc) across many domains of work to drive the execution of the first of a kind Digital Enterprise implementation plan and that supports high level NNPP bold initiatives. The successful candidate will work to align Program resources over the highest priority digital initiatives, and will work closely with the product lines to understand project needs and schedule, as well as with IT and technology groups to align the technology development and deployment efforts with the overall digital transformation enterprise vision and plan. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate on technical and project issues to senior leadership at NNPP, as well as keep abreast of new emerging technologies in the digital domain. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge/experience of work and engineering tools related to a digital transformation for a similar size organization
• More than 8 years of experience in model-based systems engineering and digital engineering
• Has the ability to create virtual representations of physical systems (models)
• Knowledge/experience with data management strategies and technologies.
• Demonstration of strong teaming and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• B.S., M.S., or PhD Degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Active DOE or DOD clearance.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilites

• A demonstrated can-do attitude and a desire to learn new things.
• Experience with enterprise-wide implementation of new technology solutions.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Agile processes and execution
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management tools, such as PTC Windchill
• Experience using CAD tools, in partiular PTC Creo
• Experience in Model Based Design
• Some knowledge or experience in IT systems

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

Benefits

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Compensation range $90K to $150K annually based on education and experience.