Systems Engineer (IP)

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

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Technologies in Dahlgren, Virginia, seeks a Systems Engineer (International Program) with an active DoD Secret clearance and 6+ years of Navy surface combat systems experience to join a government-focused team.

The role provides SETA services to SCSTC, develops training and readiness solutions for international partners, and supports deployment of naval combat systems with minimal travel (about 10%). The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Minimum 6 years of experience in design/operation/maintenance of U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems
• Experience designing and developing solutions to improve user functionality
• Ability to analyze proposed changes and their impact on readiness and training

Responsibilities

• Performs high-level engineering support for the International Programs Office (N7I) to support training readiness for international partners
• Assess baseline changes and apply surface ship combat systems knowledge to determine training requirements and impacts to FMS baselines
• Recommend changes in technical application and training requirements for FMS maintenance and operations courses
• Develops methods to determine solutions for complex military system design requirements, development, and fielding
• Evaluate system capacities and provide training recommendations based on country configurations
• Review findings with government staff and present system improvements and training recommendations

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

6+ years Navy Surface Combat Systems

SETA experience

Technical problem solving

Job description

Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking talented and motivated professionals to deliver lean and effective solutions to our government partners. We have an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer (International Program) to join our team. This position will provide an opportunity to develop the innovative technology that supports some of our nation’s most important defense initiatives. Kitty Hawk employees work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support national engineering and security missions, and the ideal candidate will support our team in providing program support to the Department of War (DoW). In addition to receiving a competitive salary and health benefits, the Systems Engineer (IP) will join a motivated, talented, and technically accomplished team. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Systems Engineer (IP) will provide Systems Engineering and Training Analysis (SETA) services in support of Center for Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) mission of providing system and platform specific the technical training, and tactical skill-sets, and combat systems training to our warfighters and international partners who operate U.S. manufactured systems. Kitty Hawk Technologies Systems Engineer (IP) works closely with SCSTC to develop and evaluate technical solutions in support of training and deployment of naval combat systems capability.

Kitty Hawk Technologies is currently seeking a Systems Engineer with six (6) or more years of experience in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Key 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 and experience to determine training requirements and training impacts to FMS baselines
• Considered technically competent on Aegis Combat System elements and applies knowledge to recommend changes in technical application and training requirements for FMS maintenance and operations courses taught by SCSTC
• Develops and employs advanced methods to determine solutions of complex military system design requirements, development, and fielding
• Evaluate system capacities and limitations and provide recommendations to training based on specific country surface ship configuration or deviation(s) from parent USN baselines
• Assess, review, and present findings to government staff, including system improvements and training recommendations

Required 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
• Must have demonstrated experience in designing and developing solutions to problems which enhance user functionality
• Must have experience in the analysis of proposed changes on operators and maintainers to properly perform their duties aboard U.S. Navy Surface Ships
• 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, part task trainer emulations and simulations for applicability to create flexible and cost-effective training and readiness capabilities

Desired Skills:

• Recent surface ship combat system experience with emphasis in SPY-1D radar operations, maintenance, and training
• Instructor Experience and MTS desired
• Ability to apply surface combat systems knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide recommended technical and training solutions
• Ability to communicate technical information in an understanding manner verbally and in writing
• Experience with general Navy Surface Combat Systems and foreign disclosure operations, and information security process for classified material handling desired
• Knowledge of U.S. releasability and disclosure policies and guidance preferred
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with government civilian, military, and contractor personnel essential

Travel:

• Minimal travel required (10%)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $85,000 – $95,000 per year

If you have any questions, please reach out to alexandra.harris@kittyhawktech.