Senior Engineer – CIWS (Job ID:4494)

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 has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer- CIWS to provide senior-level engineering support to the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program.


• The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise in weapon system design, engineering analysis, and review of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.


• This role is in Arlington, VA.

Senior Engineer – CIWS

Contingent upon Customer Approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer- CIWS to provide senior-level engineering support to the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program.


• The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise in weapon system design, engineering analysis, and review of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.


• This role is in Arlington, VA.

Job Description:

• 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.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting Navy weapon system acquisition, development, modernization, or sustainment programs, preferred.


• Experience with CIWS system modifications, upgrades, testing, or fielding, preferred.


• Experience working directly with Navy program offices and OEM engineering organizations, preferred.


• Advanced engineering degree, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel-less than 10%


• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods


• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time


• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another


• Communicating with others to exchange information


• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie's strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).