Midlevel Systems Engineer

Overview

Midlevel Systems Engineer

Job Location: Dahlgren, VA

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Travel: Up to 25%

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

We are looking for a driven Systems Engineer to join our team in supporting the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 Electronic Warfare Spectrum Operations (EWSO) program. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between high-end Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities and Integrated Combat Systems. The successful candidate will apply core systems engineering principles, including requirements maturation, system-of-systems integration, and lifecycle validation, to ensure the warfighter has a resilient and effective EW suite. You will work directly with government stakeholders to mature the (V)7 variant, moving from abstract mission needs into validated tactical scenarios and data-backed performance analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• United States Citizenship
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required.

• Minimum 5+ years (Journeyman) of systems engineering experience. Candidates with significant experience in Electronic Warfare or Combat Systems may be considered for a Senior Engineer level.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements development, system design documentation, and the technical review process.
• Strong ability to analyze complex, multi-domain datasets and author formal, compliant technical reports, test plans, and executive briefs.
• Proven ability to develop system requirements and technical documentation.
• Strong capability to analyze complex datasets and translate them into formal, compliant test reports and briefs.
• Comfortable working 100% on-site in a government lab environment and participating in high-level technical meetings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• EW/Combat Systems: Direct experience with the AN/SLQ-32 family of systems or Aegis Weapon System integration.
• Specific Program Knowledge: Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW) mission areas and the SEWIP program.
• Experience with tactical simulators and the ability to run test scenarios.
• Self-Starter: Ability to troubleshoot simulation runs and technical issues independently with minimal guidance.
• Systems Integration: Experience with System-of-Systems (SoS) integration, specifically regarding sensor-to-shooter loops or electromagnetic spectrum operations.
• Testing Rigor: Experience defining "Success Criteria" and "Measures of Performance" (MOPs/MOEs) for complex, multi-domain system tests.
• Tools: Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full Lifecycle Systems Engineering: Lead the technical analysis and integration of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 variant into larger shipboard Combat Systems (e.g., Aegis), ensuring interoperability and mission success.
• Requirements Engineering: Drive the definition, decomposition, and traceability of system-level requirements. Translate high-level operational needs into detailed technical specifications for EW software and hardware components.
• Technical Stakeholder Management: Act as a technical subject matter expert during formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), design sit-downs, and working groups, ensuring technical integrity across the program lifecycle.
• Modeling & Simulation (M&S): Develop complex test scenarios within tactical simulation environments (such as TACSIM) to model AN/SLQ-32(V)7 performance against representative threats.
• System Validation & Troubleshooting: Execute simulation runs, identify system anomalies, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve integration blockers between EW suites and combat management systems.
• Data-Driven Decision Support: Collect, reduce, and analyze tactical data from simulation and test events. Draft formal technical reports and briefs that translate raw data into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Support approximately one Test & Evaluation (T&E) event per month, validating that system performance meets established benchmarks in tactically relevant environments.

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