Software Engineer III (Job ID:4453)

Valkyrie•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Software Engineer III to provide engineering support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA). This role supports the Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) and IWS80 Fast Frigate (FF(X)) programs by offering Combat Systems Engineering, Software Support Activity (SSA), Cybersecurity Engineering, and Combat System Integration support for the Atalanta Weapon System (AtWS). The position is located in Virginia Beach, VA.

Requirements

High School Diploma
At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Software Engineering, Combat Systems Engineering, Combat System Integration and Test, Software Support Activity (SSA), Cybersecurity Engineering, Network Engineering, Mission Readiness Assessments
System Experience with: Microsoft Windows operating systems, Linux operating systems, VMware ESXi virtualization, Cisco networking equipment, System integration and troubleshooting, Regression testing methodologies, DISA ACAS vulnerability scanning, STIG implementation and compliance, Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Must be able to support full time on-site tasking at Dam Neck Annex (DNA) Base.
Must have an Active Secret Security clearance and base access requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, if travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution preferred.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Three (3)+ years supporting Navy Combat Systems, shipboard systems, or Department of Defense software integration efforts.
Experience working with AutoCAD and/or Inventor, preferred.
Experience with Navy Data Environment (NDE), preferred.
Experience with Combat Management System (CMS)
Experience with Atalanta Weapon System (AtWS)
Experience with FF(X) or surface combatant programs.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and engineering support for tactical and operational interoperability during Atalanta Weapon System (AtWS) integration, test, and evaluation activities.
Develop and maintain documentation for network installations, activations, engineering artifacts, technical documentation, and network drawings.
Assist in the management, maintenance, and operation of Combat System laboratory facilities.
Support planning, design, implementation, and sustainment of the AtWS Advanced Test and Integration Laboratory (AATIL) infrastructure network.
Support Combat System integration, verification, validation, and test events in laboratory, pier-side, and at-sea environments.
Monitor infrastructure equipment, event logs, and conduct network audits to ensure operational readiness.
Configure, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, and Cisco networking devices.
Utilize packet analyzers and DoD-approved troubleshooting tools to diagnose hardware, software, and network issues.
Apply software builds, operating system updates, firmware updates, security patches, and conduct regression testing to validate system performance.
Perform Department of Defense cybersecurity assessments including: DISA ACAS vulnerability scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance validation, and Security remediation and compliance documentation.
Provide Combat System Engineering (CSE) support for Combat Management System (CMS) integration, characterization, verification, and fleet sustainment activities for the FF(X) Atalanta Weapon System.
Support validation of Combat Management System (CMS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software baselines and integration with Combat System elements.
Participate in OEM laboratory testing, Combat System OEM integration testing, Land-based integration testing, Pier-side test events, and At-sea test events.
Support planning and execution of Navy Core Testing (NCT) events and collection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) required for system certification and fleet acceptance.
Collect, analyze, document, and report test results validating system functionality, system stability, system reliability, operational performance, and regression testing results.
Support Combat System software baseline management and engineering efforts to ensure operational readiness and mission capability.
Develop engineering reports, technical recommendations, test documentation, and status updates supporting customer deliverables.