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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer (SPY) (Job ID:4447) - **Company:** Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Software Design Documents, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17675250?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17675250%2FSenior-Systems-Engineer-Spy-Job-Id-4447-Virginia-Dahlgren ## About the Role * 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 ) Physical Requirements: * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. * Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. * Communicating with others to exchange information and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. ## Description * Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, VA., * 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. 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