Systems Engineer

2 days ago

Dahlgren, United States V2X Full time

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company. Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) that conducts research and development analyses in the following technical disciplines: guided munitions including guided and unguided projectiles, guided missiles, and guided rockets, advanced fire control and methods to close the fire control loop against threats, gun and launcher systems, sensors, and high speed projectiles and bullets.

U.S. Citizenship and an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance is required.
Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

Provide leadership to system integration efforts in the areas of Electromagnetic Railgun, Hypervelocity Projectile, Guided Projectiles, Fire Control, and Conventional Weapon Systems.
Provide system design, architecture, requirements definition, change proposals, planning support, emerging technology transition support, mentoring, problem solving, and engineering leadership to support Gun and Electric Weapon technologies.
Support rapid prototyping programs and experimentation with next generation applications with the goal of delivery of enhanced weapon systems to the warfighter.

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

Laptop computer

Working Environment:

On site in an office / lab environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

Physical Activities:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.

Clearance Requirement:

U.S. Citizenship and an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance is required.

Experience Requirement:

Six (6) years professional technical experience which includes four (4) years specialized experience performing systems engineering processes.

Skills / Technology Used:

Systems requirements management
Model based systems engineering design (Highly Desired)
Engineering software tools
Implementation
Prototype engineering design
Product development
Integration engineering
Risk management
Test and evaluation
Engineering planning and execution

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.