Senior Systems Engineer (SPY) (Job ID:4664)

Senior Systems Engineer

This position is contingent upon customer approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, VA.

Job Description:

• Performs high level engineering support on Navy surface ship combat systems requiring comprehensive knowledge and training on specialty systems.

• Considered technically competent on specialty systems. Recommends changes in technical application.

• Develops and applies advanced methods in the investigation and finds solutions of difficult military system design requirements and problems.

• Plans, conducts, and directs projects including coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical staff in the performance of assigned tasks.

• Evaluates system capabilities. Reviews completion of work including system enhancements.

• Position requires comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide solutions.

• Full knowledge of industry practices. Ability to lead and train others.

• Ability to communicate technical information in an understanding manner.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma and 8 years’ experience in the design operation and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.

• Must have at least four (4) years' experience as a SPY Radar Technician

• Must have experience in the analysis of recommended changes and in determining the impact on system readiness and user functionality.

• Must have experience in reading design documents, evaluating high level interface block diagrams, evaluating commercial equipment, and part task trainer emulations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Recent and relevant U.S. Navy shipboard experience with current surface combat systems, preferred.

• Navy Instructor experience and Master Training Specialist (MTS) preferred.

• Qualified TAO, AAWC, and/or CSC, preferred.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret clearance and must be cleared at the TS/SCI level.

Travel Requirements:

• 20% travel required.

• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )