Senior Engineer - CIWSContingent upon Customer Approval
Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer- CIWS to provide senior-level engineering support to the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program.
- The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise in weapon system design, engineering analysis, and review of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.
- This role is in Arlington, VA.
Job Description:- Provide senior-level engineering and technical support for CIWS weapon system requirements.
- Review and evaluate OEM engineering designs, drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and proposed system changes.
- Provide technical comments, recommendations, and engineering assessments related to weapon system design and performance.
- Apply extensive knowledge of gun weapon systems and associated mechanical, electrical, and system-level interfaces to support engineering decisions.
- Evaluate engineering changes for technical feasibility, system impacts, risks, and compliance with program requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, working groups, and engineering meetings.
- Interface with government engineers, OEM representatives, program management personnel, and other technical stakeholders.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues associated with CIWS systems and components.
- Analyze technical data and develop engineering recommendations, reports, briefings, and other documentation.
- Support configuration management and assessment of proposed modifications to fielded systems.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, installation, sustainment, and modernization activities.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering and program personnel as required.
Qualifications:- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Must have at least 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Must have demonstrated design and engineering experience with CIWS.
- Must have experience with gun weapon systems and weapon system engineering.
- Must have experience reviewing OEM designs and providing technical assessments and recommendations.
- Must possess strong knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, technical documentation, and system integration.
- Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must have valid US Driver's License.
Desired Qualifications:- Previous experience supporting Navy weapon system acquisition, development, modernization, or sustainment programs, preferred.
- Experience with CIWS system modifications, upgrades, testing, or fielding, preferred.
- Experience working directly with Navy program offices and OEM engineering organizations, preferred.
- Advanced engineering degree, preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.
Travel Requirements:- Minimal travel-less than 10%
- 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
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
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.
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: $118,000 - $123,000 per year
