IUSS Subject Matter Expert - Secret clearance

SHINE Systems is looking for an IUSS Subject Matter Expert to join our team.

What You’ll Work On

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Integrated Undersea Surveillance System and secondary SME for other TDA systems such as STK and STK-N.

• Participate in development planning, functional system testing, and program verification tests (PVTs) at development or fleet facilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to ensure operational accuracy in acoustic models, sensors, and system interfaces.

• Prepare and deliver detailed briefings and analyses to fleet stakeholders and external organizations.

• Provide operational insight into ASW system performance, sonar data interpretation, and tactical employment strategies.

• Apply project and team management skills to coordinate tasking, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of system upgrades, documentation, and training.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply in-depth ASW, acoustic, and oceanographic knowledge to system design, testing, and evaluation.

• Perform functional and verification testing of sonar tactical decision aid software across multiple system configurations.

• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot, verify, and validate system functionality and user interface improvements.

• Develop and maintain training materials, user guides, and operational procedures.

• Interface with government customers, fleet representatives, and partner organizations to gather feedback and align capabilities with user needs.

• Travel (up to 25%) to fleet sites or test facilities for demonstrations, training, and system testing.

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory in lieu of degree; OR bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, acoustics, oceanography, or engineering and 10+ years of directly related ASW operational experience.

• Experience working at an IUSS site supporting mission operations.

• Familiarity with recent undersea warfare tactics, acoustic sensors, and beamforming principles.

• Background in acoustic theory or oceanography.

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to obtain an interim security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder briefings.

• Knowledge of Fleet acoustic analysis tools.

Compensation & Pay Scale:

• Salary Range: $55,000 to $130,000

• Determination: The final salary offered will be based on the awarded contract funding and the selected candidate's experience, education, and geographic location.

SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class 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.