System Engineer Purpose: - Valkyrie Enterprises has immediate openings for Systems Engineers to support Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, VA.
Job Description: - Demonstrated experience in the analysis of recommended changes and in determining the impact on system readiness and user functionality.
- 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 6 years' experience in the design operation and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications: Security Requirements: - Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Travel Requirements: - Minimal 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: )
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: $75,000 - $100,000 per year