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Senior Electronics Engineer
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Electronics Engineer who will be key in providing support for incidents occurring on vessels in port, in transit, and worldwide and ensure when traveling to support vessels overseas, meet all commercial and military deployment requirements in Newport News, VA. This position is the primary role for the sustainment of C5ISR equipment on Army Vessels.
Job Description:
- Support the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC) Tactical Communications Enabler Branch - Army Watercraft System C5ISR Sustainment Branch (AWS-CSB).
- Support a variety of C5ISR systems and systems integration programs.
- Plan, conducts and directs projects including coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical staff in the performance of assigned tasks and travel.
- Assist in the sustainment of C5ISR assets on Army Watercraft including technical, repair, and sustainment services of C5ISR assets and suites of equipment installed on Army Watercraft System (AWS) vessels and platforms.
- Provide technical consultation to customer.
- Dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing, controlling, or planning the activity of others.
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance.
- On Condition Cyclical Maintenance (OCCM) support.
- Operational/specialized support.
- C5ISR equipment installation and maintenance and reconfiguration or removal of equipment.
- Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems.
- Oversee the prototyping and testing of electronic circuits and systems, utilizing advanced testing methodologies and equipment to validate designs and identify areas for optimization.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Identify potential risks and challenges early in the development process, implementing robust mitigation strategies to ensure project success and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware engineers, as well as other stakeholders, to integrate electronic systems seamlessly into overall product architecture and functionality.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and compliance reports, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in electronic engineering technologies and methodologies, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's or Associates degree in engineering or technical degree (preferably electrical) with at least 4 years’ experience Or a High School Diploma with at least 10 years' of experience working with at least 3 of the following: Navigational Radars, satellite comminution systems, integrated bridge systems, C5ISR equipment, and GMDSS. (10 years of additional experience can be substituted for the degree requirement.)
- Must have previous experience supporting Army Watercraft System C5ISR Sustainment Branch (AWS-CSB).
- Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Must have overall system level expertise pertaining to the C5ISR assets installed on Army Vessels/Platforms.
- Must service Army Watercraft vessels in locations worldwide.
- Must have formal training and education in OEM Products.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electrical/Electronic connector fabrication & cableway
- Raytheon / Anschutz
- Standard 20 / 22 Gyro repair and maintenance
- NSC ECDIS Installation and Maintenance
- NSX Radar / Synapsis IBS System Installation and Maintenance.
- Ship Steering Systems
- Advanced steering 1
- Advance Steering II
- IBS Integration, Radar ECDIS, Autopilot, Synapsis
- Sperry Marine
- Vision-Master radar and ECDIS installation and service
- Gyrocompass, Speed-Log, Autopilot, Echo Sounder installation and service
- VDR / Danalec VDR Installation and Maintenance
- GMDSS and Radio / ABS inspection and certification qualified inspector
- NAVICO / SIMRAD
- Radar
- NSS EVO 3S MFD
- NSO EVO3S MFD
- GO Series MFD
- MX 512 / 612 DGPS
- SAAB R4-R5 AIS installation and programming
- Skipper speed log Installation and Maintenance
- Communications:
- GMDSS (Sailor 4000/5000/6000)
- AN/PRC-117G
- AN/PRC-160
- DTCS Radio Only Alpha (ROA) System
- JBC-P System
- JCR-LOG
Security Requirements:
- Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain one.
Travel Requirements:
- Frequent travel; 25% or less.
- Passport Required.
- Travel will be outside and within the United States and will include urgent support at other locations worldwide.
- Will be based in Newport News, VA and will travel, periodically, to accomplish repairs.
- 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 ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- The employee is frequently required to walk.
- Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and talk/hear.
- Require moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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.
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; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).