Senior Naval Systems Engineer, AN/SQQ-89 Combat

VTG; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as SME on the AN/SQQ-89(V) Undersea Warfare combat system in San Diego, CA, and Hampton Roads, VA. You will lead technical data authoring, software/firmware management, training architecture, security engineering, and cross-functional system integration across the full lifecycle of the AN/SQQ-89 ACB software suite.

You will manage dozens of updates annually, coordinate with Navy stakeholders, ensure cATO compliance, and contribute to JDTA and training

Qualifications

• DoD SECRET clearance is required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred for eMASS/SIPRNet functions.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience on Navy surface ship combat systems; Master’s degree substitutes for 5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or systems engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with CSSQT, INCO, or shipboard combat system integration testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead S1000D technical data development and SVD authoring for AN/SQQ-89 ACB functional segments.
• Manage software and firmware reproduction, version control, and change tracking for ~800 annual AN/SQQ-89 updates.
• Serve as technical authority for ACB functional segment analysis, TOR review and submission.
• Lead iPDM document review and design interface coordination; oversee MOODLE/LMS content development and IPRA authoring.
• Oversee eMASS/ACAS operations, SIPRNet interface, and cATO compliance; support CSSQT at-sea events as technical authority.

Skills

Systems engineering

Navy combat systems

Security engineering

Technical data authoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / EE / SE

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

S1000D authoring tools

iPDM

eMASS

ACAS

SIPRNet

Job description

VTG seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as SME on the AN/SQQ-89(V) Undersea Warfare combat system in San Diego, CA, and Hampton Roads, VA. You will lead technical data authoring, software/firmware management, training architecture, security engineering, and cross-functional system integration across the full lifecycle of the AN/SQQ-89 ACB software suite.

You will manage dozens of updates annually, coordinate with Navy stakeholders, ensure cATO compliance, and contribute to JDTA and training