Senior Engineer – CIWS

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer- CIWS to provide senior-level engineering support to the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program.
• The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise in weapon system design, engineering analysis, and review of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.
• This role is in Arlington, VA.

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer- CIWS to provide senior-level engineering support to the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) program.
• The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise in weapon system design, engineering analysis, and review of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.
• This role is in Arlington, VA.

• Provide senior-level engineering and technical support for CIWS weapon system requirements.
• Review and evaluate OEM engineering designs, drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and proposed system changes.
• Provide technical comments, recommendations, and engineering assessments related to weapon system design and performance.
• Apply extensive knowledge of gun weapon systems and associated mechanical, electrical, and system-level interfaces to support engineering decisions.
• Evaluate engineering changes for technical feasibility, system impacts, risks, and compliance with program requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, working groups, and engineering meetings.
• Interface with government engineers, OEM representatives, program management personnel, and other technical stakeholders.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues associated with CIWS systems and components.
• Analyze technical data and develop engineering recommendations, reports, briefings, and other documentation.
• Support configuration management and assessment of proposed modifications to fielded systems.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, installation, sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and program personnel as required.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Must have at least 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Must have demonstrated design and engineering experience with CIWS.
• Must have experience with gun weapon systems and weapon system engineering.
• Must have experience reviewing OEM designs and providing technical assessments and recommendations.
• Must possess strong knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, technical documentation, and system integration.
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must have valid US Driver's License.

• Previous experience supporting Navy weapon system acquisition, development, modernization, or sustainment programs, preferred.
• Experience with CIWS system modifications, upgrades, testing, or fielding, preferred.
• Experience working directly with Navy program offices and OEM engineering organizations, preferred.
• Advanced engineering degree, preferred.

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

• Minimal travel-less than 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 . (More information regarding REAL  be found: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

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