Naval Systems Engineer, International Programs (Secret Clearance)

Kitty Hawk Technologies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer (International Program) to join our team in Dahlgren, Virginia. This role delivers SETA services and training for naval combat systems to DoD customers and international partners.

The ideal candidate has at least six years' experience with U.S. Navy surface combat systems and holds an active DoD Secret clearance. Travel is minimal; a competitive salary and benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain that clearance.
• Must have at least 6 years of experience in the design operation and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.
• Experience designing and developing solutions to improve user functionality.
• Experience analyzing proposed changes and their impact on operators and maintainers aboard U.S. Navy Surface Ships.
• Experience reading design documents and evaluating high-level interface diagrams for training readiness.

Responsibilities

• Performs high level engineering support for the International Programs Office (N7I) supporting training readiness for international partners.
• Assess USN baseline changes and apply surface ship combat systems knowledge to determine training requirements and impacts to FMS baselines.
• Competent with Aegis Combat System elements and recommend changes for FMS maintenance and SCSTC training.
• Develops and employs methods to determine solutions for complex military system design requirements and fielding.
• Evaluate system capabilities and provide training recommendations based on country configurations and deviations from US baselines.
• Assess and present findings to government staff with system improvements and training recommendations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Training analysis

Security clearance

Naval systems knowledge

Tools

Aegis Combat System

SPY-1D radar

Part task trainer emulations

Job description

Kitty Hawk Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer (International Program) to join our team in Dahlgren, Virginia. This role delivers SETA services and training for naval combat systems to DoD customers and international partners.

The ideal candidate has at least six years' experience with U.S. Navy surface combat systems and holds an active DoD Secret clearance. Travel is minimal; a competitive salary and benefits package is provided.