Systems Engineer; IP Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer (IP) with Security Clearance
Position:
Systems Engineer (IP) (Job )

Location:

Dahlgren, VA Job
# 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 . (More information regarding REAL  be found: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )

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;

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