Senior Engineer – CIWS (Job ID:4494)

Valkyrie•Arlington, VA

1d•$118,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer- CIWS to provide senior-level engineering support to the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program. The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise in weapon system design, engineering analysis, and review of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs. This role is in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Must have at least 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
Must have demonstrated design and engineering experience with CIWS.
Must have experience with gun weapon systems and weapon system engineering.
Must have experience reviewing OEM designs and providing technical assessments and recommendations.
Must possess strong knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, technical documentation, and system integration.
Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Must have valid US Driver's License.
Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting Navy weapon system acquisition, development, modernization, or sustainment programs, preferred.
Experience with CIWS system modifications, upgrades, testing, or fielding, preferred.
Experience working directly with Navy program offices and OEM engineering organizations, preferred.
Advanced engineering degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level engineering and technical support for CIWS weapon system requirements.
Review and evaluate OEM engineering designs, drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and proposed system changes.
Provide technical comments, recommendations, and engineering assessments related to weapon system design and performance.
Apply extensive knowledge of gun weapon systems and associated mechanical, electrical, and system-level interfaces to support engineering decisions.
Evaluate engineering changes for technical feasibility, system impacts, risks, and compliance with program requirements.
Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, working groups, and engineering meetings.
Interface with government engineers, OEM representatives, program management personnel, and other technical stakeholders.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues associated with CIWS systems and components.
Analyze technical data and develop engineering recommendations, reports, briefings, and other documentation.
Support configuration management and assessment of proposed modifications to fielded systems.
Provide technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, installation, sustainment, and modernization activities.
Provide technical guidance to engineering and program personnel as required.