Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Position:
Mid‑Level Systems Engineer (Job )

Location: Dahlgren, VA

# of Openings: 1

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 per hour

• Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Mid‑Level Systems Engineer II in Dahlgren, VA.
• This position will be 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.

• 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.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and at least 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.
• Must have demonstrated experience in requirements development, system design documentation, and the technical review process.
• Must have strong ability to analyze complex, multi‑domain datasets and author formal, compliant technical reports, test plans, and executive briefs.
• Must have proven ability to develop system requirements and technical documentation.
• Must have strong capability to analyze complex datasets and translate them into formal, compliant test reports and briefs.
• Must be comfortable working 100% on‑site in a government lab environment and participating in high‑level technical meetings.

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