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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer III - **Company:** Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Hardware Interface Design, IBM Rational Software, Intrusion Detection Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Rhapsody, Sharepoint Document Library, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9128246/system-engineer-iii ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline and at least 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering and/or Enterprise Architecture with a focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). * Must have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Excel. * Must possess a strong understanding of systems engineering principles, system architecture, requirements, interfaces, and system integration. * Must possess strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desired Qualifications: * Experience utilizing MBSE tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture, IBM Rational Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect, preferred. * Experience with Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) within Cameo, preferred. * Experience developing system models, architectural solutions, and graphical representations of complex systems, preferred. * Experience supporting complex combat systems, Navy systems, or other Department of Defense (DoD) engineering environments, preferred. * Experience with system interface documentation, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), or similar technical interface documentation, preferred. * Experience supporting technical working groups, configuration control boards, or formal engineering review processes, preferred. * Strong project management, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, preferred. Security Requirements: * Must have an active Secret Security Clearance and meet applicable base access requirements. Travel Requirements: * Less than 10% travel, including CONUS and OCONUS travel. * 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: * Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment. * Must be able to lift and move materials within established one-person lift guidelines. * Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer. Pre-Employment Requirements: Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment. ## Description * Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a System Engineer III with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to provide engineering support to the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Integration Engineering Team (IET)., * Develops and maintains working relationships with External Combat System Elements (CSEs) that directly interface and exchange message data with the SSDS MK 2 Combat System. * Organizes, coordinates, and supports Combat System Interface Control Working Groups (ICWGs). * Supports SSDS Local Configuration Control Boards (LCCBs) and associated configuration management activities. * Supports the SSDS Navy Review Team (NRT) and associated technical review activities. * Maintains and sustains the IRS/IDS/IDS Electronic Document Library. * Tracks, maintains, and reports the status of External CSE Interface Documentation to ensure interface documentation remains accurate and current. * Applies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies to support system architecture, integration, and engineering activities. * Supports the development and maintenance of system models, architectural views, interface definitions, and other technical engineering documentation. * Collaborates with engineering teams, stakeholders, and external organizations to identify and resolve system integration and interface issues. * Identifies technical gaps, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement and develops solutions to improve system effectiveness, efficiency, and maintainability. * Supports technical reviews, engineering analyses, and configuration management efforts throughout the system lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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