Lead SWFTS Engineer – Submarine Warfare (Hybrid)

VT Group (VTG); Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

VTG is seeking a highly qualified SWFTS Lead Engineer to direct development and deployment of next‑gen tactical systems for US Navy submarines. The role is onsite in Manassas, VA, with up to two days per week remote.

You’ll provide technical direction across projects, integrate systems in a Kubernetes environment, and lead agile development efforts. Candidates must have security clearance and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience with the submarine SWFTS architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or IT field.
• Understanding of SWFTS sub-system interfaces.
• Proficient with Linux (RHEL/Centos 7 or 8).
• Articulate, excellent presentation skills.
• US Citizen with current SECRET Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for multiple SWFTS projects in a Kubernetes environment.
• Lead development in an Agile setting and manage team delivery within time and budget.
• Coordinate prototyping efforts and brief results to senior engineers and managers.
• Collaborate across domains to address operational requirements with novel engineering solutions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology

Tools

Kubernetes

docker

KVM

Helm

Linux (RHEL/Centos 7 or 8)

Job description

VTG is seeking a highly qualified SWFTS Lead Engineer to direct development and deployment of next‑gen tactical systems for US Navy submarines. The role is onsite in Manassas, VA, with up to two days per week remote.

You’ll provide technical direction across projects, integrate systems in a Kubernetes environment, and lead agile development efforts. Candidates must have security clearance and strong presentation skills.