Kitty Hawk Technologies
Navy Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Kitty Hawk Technologies, King George, Virginia, United States, 22485
Navy Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Kitty Hawk Technologies is a fast‑growing service and technology innovator that assists in delivering lean and effective solutions to our customers. We work alongside our Government partners in developing innovative technology to support some of our nation’s most important defense initiatives.
The role is based in Dahlgren, Virginia and requires seven (7) or more years of experience supporting DoD engineering activities.
Responsibilities
Works as part of a team to support a Navy program
Supports the development of systems engineering documentation including Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), System Requirements Documents (SRD), Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrices (RTVMs), Configuration Management Plans (CMP), and other systems engineering artifacts
Supports the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process by preparing for and supporting Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and other events throughout the life cycle of the program
Champions model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) wherever possible to develop engineering artifacts
Coordinates with program leadership and engineering teams to align engineering efforts and to ensure system development aligns to warfighter needs
Coordinates with engineers to ensure system requirements and test‑bed capabilities are aligned to support test and evaluation activities
Supports Risk Management efforts to identify, analyze, and minimize programmatic and technical risks
Prepares technical presentations, briefings, and papers to support program status updates to sponsors
Required Qualifications & Skills
Seven (7) years of experience in Systems Engineering related to US Navy or DoD programs
Three (3) years of experience in development or integration of combat systems, sensors, or weapon systems for the US Navy or other programs
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI or active TS/SCI required – U.S. Citizenship required
Experience with MBSE using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler or Enterprise Architect
Understanding of Agile processes and ceremonies
Ability to lead cross‑functional engineering or integrated product teams (IPTs)
Experience assisting with the development of systems engineering documentation (Acquisition Strategies, Roadmaps, CM plans, SEPs, SRDs, Performance Specifications, RTVMs, TES)
Experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Events (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR)
Experience developing schedules in Microsoft Project and DoD Risk Management practices
Desired Skills
Master’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline
Experience authoring systems engineering documentation (SEP, SEMP, Program Management Plans, CM plans)
Experience with Systems of Systems (SoS) development
Knowledge of Naval Surface Warfare programs
Knowledge of the Aegis Combat System or Ship Self‑Defense System
Knowledge of radar, electronic warfare, or HPM systems
Experience supporting program offices (PEO IWS, MDA) in an engineering role
Job Details Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000–$130,000 per year
Location: In person – Dahlgren, Virginia
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The role is based in Dahlgren, Virginia and requires seven (7) or more years of experience supporting DoD engineering activities.
Responsibilities
Works as part of a team to support a Navy program
Supports the development of systems engineering documentation including Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), System Requirements Documents (SRD), Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrices (RTVMs), Configuration Management Plans (CMP), and other systems engineering artifacts
Supports the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process by preparing for and supporting Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and other events throughout the life cycle of the program
Champions model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) wherever possible to develop engineering artifacts
Coordinates with program leadership and engineering teams to align engineering efforts and to ensure system development aligns to warfighter needs
Coordinates with engineers to ensure system requirements and test‑bed capabilities are aligned to support test and evaluation activities
Supports Risk Management efforts to identify, analyze, and minimize programmatic and technical risks
Prepares technical presentations, briefings, and papers to support program status updates to sponsors
Required Qualifications & Skills
Seven (7) years of experience in Systems Engineering related to US Navy or DoD programs
Three (3) years of experience in development or integration of combat systems, sensors, or weapon systems for the US Navy or other programs
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI or active TS/SCI required – U.S. Citizenship required
Experience with MBSE using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler or Enterprise Architect
Understanding of Agile processes and ceremonies
Ability to lead cross‑functional engineering or integrated product teams (IPTs)
Experience assisting with the development of systems engineering documentation (Acquisition Strategies, Roadmaps, CM plans, SEPs, SRDs, Performance Specifications, RTVMs, TES)
Experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Events (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR)
Experience developing schedules in Microsoft Project and DoD Risk Management practices
Desired Skills
Master’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical discipline
Experience authoring systems engineering documentation (SEP, SEMP, Program Management Plans, CM plans)
Experience with Systems of Systems (SoS) development
Knowledge of Naval Surface Warfare programs
Knowledge of the Aegis Combat System or Ship Self‑Defense System
Knowledge of radar, electronic warfare, or HPM systems
Experience supporting program offices (PEO IWS, MDA) in an engineering role
Job Details Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000–$130,000 per year
Location: In person – Dahlgren, Virginia
Other Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kitty Hawk Technologies by 2x.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitty-hawk-technologies/
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