Systems Engineer, Mid

Command Post Technologies, Inc.•Dahlgren, VA

About The Position

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. The role primarily supports planning, deployment, setup, and operational readiness for a new CPS Land-Based Test Site (LBTS). The engineer will develop and execute an implementation plan to turn an empty space into a fully operational hardware and software testing environment, coordinating schedules, resources, integration, and infrastructure requirements. The role also involves collaboration with technical teams, government customers, and other stakeholders to address requirements and implementation challenges, monitor progress and risks, and communicate milestones. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field and at least five years of relevant engineering experience. The position calls for systems engineering or related engineering experience, technical analysis and risk assessment capabilities, strong communication and collaboration skills, and experience preparing technical documentation and recommendations. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; work may begin with an Interim Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location. Applicants with an in-scope DoW Secret or Top Secret clearance are preferred. The role has physical requirements that include lifting up to 25 pounds, standing and walking for prolonged periods, and periodically twisting, bending, and squatting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
Engineering background in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Ability to analyze technical information, assess system performance, postulate innovative threat mitigation methods, and support risk-based engineering assessments.
Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to present technical findings and recommendations.
Ability to collaborate with technical teams and engage with government customers and other stakeholders.
Experience supporting systems engineering, technical analysis, system performance assessments, or engineering risk evaluations.
Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and develop defensible, evidence-based recommendations.
Experience preparing technical documentation, briefings, and recommendations for technical or program leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; work may begin with an Interim Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in scheduling, project planning, and coordinating technical implementation activities.
Experience with hardware deployment, installation, integration, and setup.
Familiarity with networking infrastructure, configuration, and integration.
Experience establishing or bringing new laboratory, testing, or engineering environments to operational readiness.
Strong background in mission engineering and mission-level system assessment.
Experience conducting threat analysis, threat mitigation studies, or operational risk assessments.
Experience evaluating weapon system capabilities, limitations, and potential employment approaches.
Experience supporting customer engagements, technical reviews, and decision briefings.
Experience translating complex engineering analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for government stakeholders.
Familiarity with Navy weapon systems, advanced weapons, or related Department of Defense programs.
Applicants with an in-scope DoW Secret or Top Secret clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate deployment, setup, and operational readiness of the new CPS LBTS.
Develop and execute an implementation plan to transition an empty space into a fully operational hardware and software testing environment.
Support scheduling, resource coordination, and integration activities needed to establish the testing environment.
Coordinate hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure requirements to support operational readiness.
Collaborate with technical teams, government customers, and other stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve challenges, and support implementation.
Track progress, identify potential risks or resource constraints, and provide updates on implementation milestones.
Perform other duties as assigned.