Valkyrie Enterprises
Senior Electronics Engineer (Job ID: 4561)
Senior Electronics Engineer in Newport News, VA who sustains, repairs, installs, and supports C5ISR equipment (radars, gyro, ECDIS, bridge systems, comms) aboard U.S. Army watercraft, including worldwide vessel support with ~25% travel. Requires an Active Secret clearance and marine electronics/C5ISR expertise.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or technical field (preferably electrical) with 4+ years' experience, or HS Diploma with 10+ years' experience
- Previous experience supporting Army Watercraft System C5ISR Sustainment Branch (AWS-CSB)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- System-level expertise with C5ISR assets installed on Army Vessels/Platforms
- Ability to service Army Watercraft vessels in locations worldwide
- Formal training and education in OEM Products
- Active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain it
- Passport required; frequent travel (25% or less) within and outside the US
- REAL ID or appropriate identification credentials by start of position
Nice to have
- Experience with at least 3 of: Navigational Radars, satellite communications, integrated bridge systems, C5ISR equipment, GMDSS
- Electrical/electronic connector fabrication & cableway
- Raytheon / Anschutz systems
- Standard 20 / 22 Gyro repair and maintenance
- NSC ECDIS installation and maintenance
- NSX Radar / Synapsis IBS system installation and maintenance
- Ship steering systems (Advanced Steering I & II)
- IBS integration, Radar ECDIS, Autopilot, Synapsis
- Sperry Marine Vision-Master radar and ECDIS installation and service
- Gyrocompass, Speed-Log, Autopilot, Echo Sounder installation and service
- VDR / Danalec VDR installation and maintenance
- GMDSS and Radio / ABS inspection and certification qualified inspector
- NAVICO / SIMRAD equipment (radar, NSS EVO 3S / NSO EVO3S / GO Series MFDs, MX 512/612 DGPS)
- SAAB R4-R5 AIS installation and programming
- Skipper speed log installation and maintenance
- Military communications: GMDSS (Sailor 4000/5000/6000), AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-160, DTCS Radio Only Alpha (ROA), JBC-P, JCR-LOG
Full description
Senior Electronics EngineerPurpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Electronics Engineer who will be key in providing support for incidents occurring on vessels in port, in transit, and worldwide and ensure when traveling to support vessels overseas, meet all commercial and military deployment requirements in Newport News, VA. This position is the primary role for the sustainment of C5ISR equipment on Army Vessels.
Job Description:
- Support the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC) Tactical Communications Enabler Branch - Army Watercraft System C5ISR Sustainment Branch (AWS-CSB).
- Support a variety of C5ISR systems and systems integration programs.
- Plan, conducts and directs projects including coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical staff in the performance of assigned tasks and travel.
- Assist in the sustainment of C5ISR assets on Army Watercraft including technical, repair, and sustainment services of C5ISR assets and suites of equipment installed on Army Watercraft System (AWS) vessels and platforms.
- Provide technical consultation to customer.
- Dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing, controlling, or planning the activity of others.
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance.
- On Condition Cyclical Maintenance (OCCM) support.
- Operational/specialized support.
- C5ISR equipment installation and maintenance and reconfiguration or removal of equipment.
- Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems.
- Oversee the prototyping and testing of electronic circuits and systems, utilizing advanced testing methodologies and equipment to validate designs and identify areas for optimization.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Identify potential risks and challenges early in the development process, implementing robust mitigation strategies to ensure project success and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware engineers, as well as other stakeholders, to integrate electronic systems seamlessly into overall product architecture and functionality.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and compliance reports, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in electronic engineering technologies and methodologies, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement.