Computer Engineer

WR Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Computer Engineer III to support advanced naval technologies and software lifecycle processes in a Linux-based environment.

The role requires a Secret clearance, a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and at least 6 years of professional experience, including software lifecycle tasks and system integration. Up to 10% travel is possible, with a comprehensive benefits package and salary range $94,000 to $130,000.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
• Active Secret clearance to start is required.
• 6+ years of full-time professional computer engineering experience.
• 2+ years in requirements definition, system design, or related areas.
• Experience in Linux environments and Linux administration.
• Experience supporting the software application lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Ability to maintain consistent performance across a deployable software suite.
• Experience creating system administration manuals and technical documentation.
• Capability to plan hardware/software replacement strategies to reduce obsolescence risk.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, development, design, integration, testing, and lifecycle support for computer-based, electronic, and embedded systems with naval applications.
• Support field operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance for electronic installations and engineering development systems.
• Evaluate operational systems and recommend design changes to resolve malfunctions or improve performance.
• Use computer-assisted engineering tools for engineering and systems integration tasks.
• Support Linux-based engineering environments, including setup, troubleshooting, permissions, and security administration.
• Manage requirements gathering, software development coordination, testing, and implementation for software in the FOROPS model for final validation.
• Ensure software releases meet deployable standards and maintain lifecycle consistency of deployed software suites.
• Conduct technical research to reduce hardware and software obsolescence risks.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and support training.
• Possibly lead limited engineering tasks assigned to junior personnel.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication (oral/written)

Background check readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux system administration

FOROPS Engineering Development Model

Job description

Requirements

• We require an active Secret clearance to start.
• We are looking for a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• We need at least 6 years of full-time professional computer engineering experience.
• We require 2 years of experience in one or more of these areas: requirements definition, system design parameters, concept of operations, risk assessment, productivity studies and analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, or post-delivery support.
• We require experience working in Linux-based environments.
• We need proficiency in Linux system administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, server health monitoring, permissions management, and security protocols.
• We require experience supporting the software application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, development, testing, implementation, final validation, and deployment into an engineering development model.
• We require experience maintaining consistent performance across a deployable software suite throughout its lifecycle.
• We require experience developing and maintaining system administration manuals and related technical documentation.
• We need experience conducting technical research and planning hardware/software replacement strategies to reduce obsolescence risk.
• We are looking for strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
• We require effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment third-party background check.

Responsibilities:

• We conduct research, development, design, integration, testing, and lifecycle support for computer-based, electronic, and embedded systems that support advanced naval technologies and engineering development efforts.
• We support field operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance for electronic installations and engineering development systems.
• We evaluate operational systems and recommend design changes to resolve malfunctions, improve performance, or address evolving system requirements.
• We use computer-assisted engineering and design tools to perform engineering and systems integration work.
• We support Linux-based engineering and operational environments, including system setup, troubleshooting, permissions, and security administration.
• We manage requirements gathering, software development coordination, testing, and implementation of software and code into the FOROPS Engineering Development Model for final validation.
• We ensure software releases meet deployable standards and maintain lifecycle consistency of deployed software suite performance.
• We conduct technical research and planning to proactively reduce hardware and software obsolescence risks.
• We may provide technical guidance to less experienced team members and support the training and development of junior staff.
• We may lead limited engineering tasks assigned to junior personnel.

Company:

We are WR, and we have an opportunity for a Computer Engineer III based in Norfolk, VA, with up to 10% travel. This role supports advanced naval technologies and engineering development efforts in a technical environment focused on Linux-based systems, software lifecycle support, and systems integration.

We offer a salary range of $94,000 to $130,000, with pay determined by qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and the scope of the role.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.