Automation and Control Systems Specialist

Advanced Engineering & Sciences (AES) is a Division of ITT Corporation. We have a talented staff of engineers and scientists who maintain the critical skills necessary to tackle our customers' most complex tasks and problems.AES is known for our ability to develop and apply innovative solutions to problems and threats. We understand current and future markets, anticipate customer needs, and shape innovative and cost effective technology solutions.The application of our premier engineering and scientific resources has allowed us to achieve preeminence as a technological leader. We work in the following areas: Applied technology Communications systems integration Information collection, management, security, processing and control Missile defense Nuclear, biological and chemical defense Space and intelligence systems Telecommunications If you are looking for a challenging career where you can put your talents to work finding innovative solutions to complex problems, then you have found the right company! - Identify, evaluate, and implement methods of small-unit (platoon and squad) unmanned system combat systems and support equipment automated inventory management. Evaluate and critique inventory management processes and conduct operations analysis for small units.- Consult and assist in the application of Passive, Active, Semi-Passive, and battery-assisted radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging technology to control inventory and conduct condition monitoring and combat readiness monitoring of Naval combat systems.- Identify, evaluate, and implement methods of remote condition monitoring, combat readiness assessment, and automated pre-launch/pre-mission checkout of Naval combat systems.- Critique and/or design, and coordinate the manufacturing and installation of robotic technology to assist in automating launch and pre-launch positioning of Naval combat systems. Conduct or manage modeling and simulation of such systems.- Design and implement automation of reliability, availability, and maintainability data monitoring, downloading and reporting. REQUIRED SKILLS- Background in RFID and/or control systems, automation, robotics, software engineering, operations analysis, and applied control/automation systems technology.- Strong analytical and writing skills (proposal/white paper writing ability required)- Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering and 5-8 years experienceDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE- Strong written English communications skills- Ability to conduct project financial, technical, and schedule management- Solid background in advanced applications of RFID and control technologies- Military background in high-tech applications of unmanned systems and management of unmanned systems and support equipment assets- Automation and robotics expertise- Modeling and simulation- Navy MCM backgroundSuccessful candidates will have completed a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required.ITT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2244184&boardid=749