COMPANY PROFILE:

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CDI Corporation (CDI) is a $600 million privately held company founded in 1950. We deliver engineering services to blue-chip clients with operations in markets around the world.

CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry. For additional opportunities please visit us at www.cdicareercenter.com

 •     CDI Marine Company was awarded the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Governor’s Award in 2016.

•     Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States in 2012.

•     CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

CDI Government Services is currently recruiting a Space Arrangement Engineer in Washington DC for the IWS 8.0 program. 

• Main responsibility of this engineering position is to develop and maintain the Frigate Combat System space arrangement, equipment installation and interface drawings that are part of the TDP
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring new equipment can be installed aboard the ships
• Requires AutoCAD and /or other drawing and modeling experience
• This position reports to the Senior Design Engineer/Integrator

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Review government and/or contractor furnished information as required to support design development. Report deficiencies within the GFI/CFI to the government sponsor
• Determine the correct Combat System space/spaces to receive equipment based on operational requirements and other supporting data
• Determine the proper location within a Combat System space to position the equipment based on parametric data such as rack height, width, depth, maintenance accesses, cable clearances, etc.
• Model the proposed equipment in the Combat System spaces to ensure equipment will fit and be usable by the sailor
• Maintain Configuration Management of the Combat System spaces
• Provide options and alternative equipment locations when required
• Lead or participate in ship checks to accomplish surveys of the Combat System spaces
• Develop Power Point presentations as required
• Participate in meetings and phone conferences when required by the government sponsor
• Assist in the resolution of Combat System space arrangement issues occurring on the waterfront during equipment installations
• Report to the Senior Design Engineer/Integrator

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required in engineering, math or relevant field.  A Professional Engineer’s license may substitute for 2 years of experience. 

• AutoCAD and / or other drawing and modeling experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Proficient with Microsoft products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must have a current Secret clearance and may be subject to a security investigation to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift objects up to 30 lbs.
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles