Senior Systems Engineer (SPY) (Job ID:4664)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Surface Combat Systems Training Command in Dahlgren, VA. This is an on-site role requiring high-level engineering support on Navy surface ship combat systems and leadership of project teams.

Qualified candidates will have 8 years in Navy Surface Combat Systems, 4+ years as a SPY Radar Technician, and an Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Travel up to 20% and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in design operation and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.
• 4+ years' experience as a SPY Radar Technician.
• Experience analyzing changes and determining impact on system readiness and user functionality.
• Experience reading design documents and evaluating high-level interface diagrams and commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-level engineering support on Navy surface ship combat systems.
• Recommends changes in technical application.
• Develops and applies advanced methods to solve difficult system design problems.
• Plans and directs projects, coordinating engineers and staff.

Skills

Radar systems knowledge

Leadership training

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer (SPY) (Job ID:4664)

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 4664

# of Openings: 1

This position is contingent upon customer approval.

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, VA.

Job Description:

• Performs high level engineering support on Navy surface ship combat systems requiring comprehensive knowledge and training on specialty systems.
• Considered technically competent on specialty systems. Recommends changes in technical application.
• Develops and applies advanced methods in the investigation and finds solutions of difficult military system design requirements and problems.
• Plans, conducts, and directs projects including coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical staff in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Evaluates system capabilities. Reviews completion of work including system enhancements.
• Position requires comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide solutions.
• Full knowledge of industry practices. Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to communicate technical information in an understanding manner.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma and 8 years' experience in the design operation and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.
• Must have at least four (4) years' experience as a SPY Radar Technician.
• Must have experience in the analysis of recommended changes and in determining the impact on system readiness and user functionality.
• Must have experience in reading design documents, evaluating high level interface block diagrams, evaluating commercial equipment, and part task trainer emulations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Recent and relevant U.S. Navy shipboard experience with current surface combat systems, preferred.
• Navy Instructor experience and Master Training Specialist (MTS) preferred.
• Qualified TAO, AAWC, and/or CSC, preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret clearance and must be cleared at the TS/SCI level.

Travel Requirements:

• 20% travel required.
• 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.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Valkyrie 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.

Benefits:

• 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).

Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 per year