Naval Power Systems Sme

Hepburn and Sons is seeking a SME to support the ONR Code 33 effort that obtains professional technical, engineering, analytical and programmatic support for basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development programs associated with surface, including amphibious, undersea, and ground naval platforms, naval materials and undersea weapons.

This is a contingent position based on award/funding from the customer.

Working at Hepburn and Sons LLC

Working at Hepburn means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of today. We honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts. We keep trust at the forefront of every decision we make and customer we serve! We believe there is no greater principle in business than that of building a solid foundation of trust. We hold one another to the highest levels of integrity and ethics. We cherish every opportunity given to us by our clients. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. 

• Assist Program Officers with analyzing and assessing industrial technology, concepts, programs, and investments in areas specifically related to program objectives. This includes reviewing white papers and proposals submitted to ONR in response to ONR BAAs or proposals received by any other means in an advisory /non-voting capacity
• Assist Program Officers with technical evaluation of S&T investment proposals and assessment of alternatives sociated with these proposals
• Assist Program Officers with development of technology roadmaps focused on incorporating program technologies into existing or planned acquisition programs, development of transition plans for technology products to engineering development and deployment in the fleet
• Assist Program Officers with conducting or reviewing focused studies and analyses to justify or validate technical or budget decisions related to S&T program objectives
• Assist Program Officers with reviewing, identifying, and assessing emerging requirements, technologies, capabilities, concepts, tactics of interest, and possible teaming relationships in areas related to ONR’s objectives for selected technology programs
• Conduct special studies or specific support and provide a senior level review of emerging technologies that support naval mission requirements related to ONR Code 33 relevant technologies.

• Secret level security clearance
• PhD degree from an accredited university in a technical field and fifteen (15) years of experience in a relevant technical field or a Master’s degree from an accredited university in a technical field and twenty (20) years of experience in a relevant technical field or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a technical field and twenty-five (25) years’ experience in a relevant technical field or twenty (20) years of military service working in a technical field
• Experience in conducting special studies in areas of expertise relevant to Code 33’s mission (e.g. platform technologies, electric propulsion, integrated structural systems, materials, control technologies, naval architecture, hull and propulsion hydromechanics, acoustic and non-acoustic signature, structural systems, maneuvering and control, control systems, sea keeping, propulsion and Power Systems and automation)
• Experience supporting DoD S&T efforts