DIRECTOR FOR USW NEXT GENERATION WEAPONS AND DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

You will serve as the Director for Undersea Warfare (USW) Next Generation Weapons and Defensive Systems Distinguished Scientist/Engineer within the USW Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems Department, You serve as a senior expert leading advanced, independent research and direct the full spectrum of Science and Technology (S&T) and RDT&E efforts for next-generation undersea kinetic and non-kinetic weapons and defensive systems.

You will conceive designs, develop and implement advanced weapons and defensive systems for application aboard submarines, naval surface platforms and unmanned systems.

You will plan, control, and approve DoD technology improvements for undersea weapons and defensive systems to support Anti-submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, decoy/deception, subsea and seabed warfare, and self-defense mission areas.

You will define, direct and execute a portfolio of analytical and empirical research, modeling and simulation to develop and represent national capabilities in USW weapons and defensive systems.

You will support NUWC Division Newport by providing expert scientific guidance to plan, develop, integrate, and update innovative USW weapon and defensive systems technologies.

You will provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure stewardship of the organization's undersea weapons and defensive systems capabilities, including personnel knowledge and facilities.