Systems Engineer (IP)

Position: 

Systems Engineer (IP) (Job ID:4374)
Location: 
Dahlgren, VA

Job Id: 

4374
# of Openings: 

1



Systems Engineer (IP)


Purpose:

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

Job Description:

• 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 capabilities 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. 

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma and at least 6 years’ 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 Qualifications:

• Recent surface ship combat system experience with emphasis in SPY-1D radar operations, maintenance, and training.


• Instructor Experience and MTS a plus.


• Ability to apply surface combat systems knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide recommended technical and training solutions, preferred.


• Ability to communicate technical information in an understanding manner verbally and in writing, preferred.


• 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, preferred.

Security Requirements:

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

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel required (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.


• 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.


• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia).

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.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits 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: $85,000 - $105,000 per month