Senior Systems EngineerThis 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 )
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.
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
