Senior Systems Engineer (SPY)

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.
Dahlgren, VA, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Systems Engineering Software Design Documents Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint SC Clearance

Job 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. Ability to lead and train others.
  • Ability to communicate technical information in an understanding manner.

Requirements

  • 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.

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.

Benefits & conditions

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 per year

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