Overview:
VTG is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department in Dahlgren, VA. This is a mostly onsite role with limited telework capability.
Responsibilities:
The individual hired into this position will provide senior systems engineering support to NSWCDD Integrated Combat Systems Departments (V Department) Future Capabilities Division providing technical support for both development and in service programs. This may include:
Leveraging technical knowledge of background USN program experience in conducting gap analyses on current systems and threats and provide insight on open computer program issues, technical briefs, and data analysis results and provide sound technical and programmatic recommendations to baseline senior leadership. Communicating NSWCDD status, risks, and schedules with program office sponsors and also down flowing information to NSWCDD program team members and different organizations. Researching and analyzing potential capabilities addressing capability gaps Support combat system level requirements development, utilize model based systems engineering techniques/tools and collaboration between PARMs Coordinating investigation and response of issues reported by the USN fleet for applicable programs. Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Must have and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
- Have a minimum of 15 years (for SSE) US Navy Surface Warfare combat systems/platform/missile engineering experience with (AWS) design, development, and integration. Required specialized experience in combat systems integration, operations, and systems engineering in such programs as Aegis Combat and Weapon Systems; Aegis BMD Sea-Based Weapon Systems; Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC); and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD). Be familiar with the concepts and principles of model based systems engineering and at least two (2) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- A formal degree supporting systems engineering, software engineering or significant analysis experience is a plus.
- Must have detailed knowledge of combat systems equipment and computer programs, excellent organizational skills and be able to perform efficiently and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
This position is contingent upon contract award