Senior CIWS Engineer: Weapon System Specialist

Valkyrie Enterprises; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a Senior Engineer- CIWS to deliver senior-level engineering support for the Close-In Weapon System program in Arlington, VA. You will review OEM designs, perform weapon system analyses, and guide engineering decisions across the lifecycle.

The role demands extensive CIWS experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to interface with government and industry stakeholders. Contingent upon customer approval, a robust security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Must have at least 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Must have demonstrated design and engineering experience with CIWS.
• Must have experience with gun weapon systems and weapon system engineering.
• Must have experience reviewing OEM designs and providing technical assessments and recommendations.
• Must possess strong knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, technical documentation, and system integration.
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must have valid US Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering and technical support for CIWS weapon system requirements.
• Review and evaluate OEM engineering designs, drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and proposed system changes.
• Provide technical comments, recommendations, and engineering assessments related to weapon system design and performance.
• Apply extensive knowledge of gun weapon systems and associated mechanical, electrical, and system-level interfaces to support engineering decisions.
• Evaluate engineering changes for technical feasibility, system impacts, risks, and compliance with program requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, working groups, and engineering meetings.
• Interface with government engineers, OEM representatives, program management personnel, and other technical stakeholders.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues associated with CIWS systems and components.
• Analyze technical data and develop engineering recommendations, reports, briefings, and other documentation.
• Support configuration management and assessment of proposed modifications to fielded systems.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, installation, sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and program personnel as required.

Skills

CIWS knowledge

Weapon system design

Engineering analysis

OEM design review

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CIWS

OEM design review

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a Senior Engineer- CIWS to deliver senior-level engineering support for the Close-In Weapon System program in Arlington, VA. You will review OEM designs, perform weapon system analyses, and guide engineering decisions across the lifecycle.

The role demands extensive CIWS experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to interface with government and industry stakeholders. Contingent upon customer approval, a robust security clearance is required.