Senior Systems Engineer (SPY) (Job ID:4664)
About The Position
Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer supporting the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, Virginia. The position is contingent upon customer approval. The role provides high-level engineering support for Navy surface ship combat systems and requires comprehensive knowledge and training in specialty systems. The engineer applies advanced methods to investigate and solve difficult military system design requirements and problems, evaluates system capabilities and completed work, including system enhancements, and recommends changes to technical applications. The position also plans, conducts, and directs projects, coordinating engineers and technical staff. It requires the ability to resolve complex problems, apply industry practices, lead and train others, and communicate technical information clearly.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 8 years of experience in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.
- At least 4 years of experience as a SPY Radar Technician.
- Experience analyzing recommended changes and determining their impact on system readiness and user functionality.
- Experience reading design documents, evaluating high-level interface block diagrams, evaluating commercial equipment, and evaluating part-task trainer emulations.
- Active Secret clearance and eligibility to be cleared at the TS/SCI level.
Nice To Haves
- Recent and relevant U.S. Navy shipboard experience with current surface combat systems.
- Navy Instructor experience.
- Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualification.
- Qualification as TAO, AAWC, and/or CSC.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level engineering support for Navy surface ship combat systems.
- Apply advanced methods to investigate and solve difficult military system design requirements and problems.
- Recommend changes in technical applications.
- Plan, conduct, and direct projects, coordinating engineers and technical staff in assigned work.
- Evaluate system capabilities and review completed work, including system enhancements.
- Resolve complex problems and develop solutions.
- Lead and train others.
- Communicate technical information in an understandable manner.
- Analyze recommended changes and determine their impact on system readiness and user functionality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision options.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Education reimbursement.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
