SSDS SIL (System Integration Laboratory) Administrator

Job Title : SSDS SIL (System Integration Laboratory) Administrator

About Us : PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

About the role :

Programs Management Analytics and Technologies (PMAT) is seeking a highly qualified lab administrator to operate and maintain PMAT’s SSDS System Integration Laboratory (SIL). Ships Self Defense System, (SSDS), is the US Navy’s combat system deployed on over fifty aircraft carriers and amphibious support ships. PMAT has a contract to develop and maintain the SSDS software and is seeking qualified individuals to grow this capability in San Diego, California. The SSDS SIL houses multiple ship sets of tactical combat system processors, consoles, networks, and simulation test equipment emulating sensors and effectors, capable of replicating the US Navy SSDS fleet. The ideal candidate will have multiple years’ experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading classified combat system hardware onboard ships, in Navy schoolyards, or at Navy labs. PMAT is seeking highly motivated self-starting individuals that can quickly familiarize themselves with the mission and operational needs of the lab, that are well organized and familiar with maintenance of classified holdings and government property management.

The Lab Administrator will support the SIL operations and maintenance per direction of the PMAT SSDS Program Manager. The position requires both strong independent performance and ownership of tasks, as well as frequent interactions within a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and engineers.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain Lab configuration drawings / files defining the physical layout of equipment
• Maintain Lab configuration documentation for each event (archive)
• Maintain Software / firmware library for all GFI, CFI, and PMAT generated artifacts
• Maintain classified logs for all classified holdings (HW, SW, FW, documents)
• Organize and maintain storage of all classified assets
• Perform periodic audits of all classified holdings - deliver audit reports
• Perform needed corrective action resulting from classified holding audits
• Maintain accurate and up to date inventory of GFP and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage a property inventory database for auditing, tracking, and recording maintenance
• Attend GFx meetings with customer for the purpose of requesting needed GFP
• Ensure all GFP assets are properly documented and segregated
• Perform periodic audits of all GFE / GFI - deliver audit reports
• Perform needed corrective action resulting from property audits
• Maintain a priority list of needed GFE with impact statements supporting need
• Submit facilities and equipment purchase / repair requests, as needed, for lab maintenance
• Security policy adherence

Lab access control (e.g., grant access, coordinate all lab tours and visitors)

Ensure proper working conditions in the office and lab for multiple engineering teams

Required Skills and Experience :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Education and Certification Requirements :

Citizenship and Clearance requirement : US Citizenship and Active Secret clearance required

Work Environment : Work environment is at the PMAT SIL and offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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Mid-level