Naval Computer Engineer III – Linux & Embedded Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA seeks a Computer Engineer III to support naval technologies through research, development, design, integration, testing and lifecycle support of computer-based, electronic, and embedded systems. A BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 6+ years of experience are required, with Linux expertise and ability to guide software deployment.

The role involves potential leadership of small engineering tasks, up to 10% travel, and collaboration across development teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of full-time computer engineering experience.
• 2+ years in requirements, system design parameters, risk assessment, or related areas.
• Experience in Linux-based environments and Linux system administration.
• Experience supporting the software/application lifecycle and deployment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic installations.
• Evaluate systems and propose design modifications to improve performance.
• Use CAE tools to perform engineering and system integration tasks.
• Support Linux-based environments, including configuration, permissions, and security.
• Manage requirements gathering and software integration into the FOROPS model.
• Ensure software releases meet deployable standards and lifecycle consistency.
• Conduct technical research to mitigate hardware/software obsolescence risks.
• Provide direction to junior staff and assist training.
• Lead limited engineering tasks assigned to juniors.

Skills

Linux system administration

Technical troubleshooting

Requirements gathering

System design parameters

Communication skills

Obsolescence planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

FOROPS Engineering Development Model

Linux server management tools

Job description

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA seeks a Computer Engineer III to support naval technologies through research, development, design, integration, testing and lifecycle support of computer-based, electronic, and embedded systems. A BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 6+ years of experience are required, with Linux expertise and ability to guide software deployment.

The role involves potential leadership of small engineering tasks, up to 10% travel, and collaboration across development teams to